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H&M Group's board appointed Daniel Ervér, the 18-year company veteran running its flagship H&M brand, as president and chief executive, succeeding Helena Helmersson, who stepped down after four years in the role.

Diesel and Maison Margiela designer Glenn Martens' collaboration with H&M - reworked H&M bestsellers with foil, wiring and trompe-l'oeil, fronted by Joanna Lumley and Richard E. Grant - went on sale on 30 October 2025.

Stella McCartney returned to H&M 21 years after her 2005 collaboration with a womenswear collection in recycled and certified materials, on sale in selected stores and online from 7 May 2026.

H&M Group's net sales fell 1% in local currencies to SEK 104.4 billion in the first half of its 2026 financial year, while operating profit excluding one-time restructuring costs rose 14% to SEK 8.1 billion as CEO Daniel Ervér's cost-cutting push widened margins.

Spotify's second quarter of 2026 brought 300 million Premium subscribers and 777 million monthly users, revenue of EUR 4.78 billion (up 15% at constant currency) and operating income of EUR 655 million on a record 33.4% gross margin.

H&M's designer collaboration with WARDROBE.NYC - Christine Centenera and Josh Goot's New York label of luxury essentials - launched in select stores and online on 6 August 2026, from $59.99.

Sweden's IF Metall called off all industrial action against Tesla from 19 August after the company bought out every striking member, ending a strike begun in October 2023 without the collective agreement the union wanted.

H&M Group's nine-month net sales reached SEK 161.6 billion as third-quarter operating profit rose 23% to SEK 6.0 billion, lifted by a one-time benefit from tariffs and goods imports, with CEO Daniel Ervér pointing to further sales potential ahead.

H&M's next designer collaboration, with Lebanese couture house ELIE SAAB - embellished gowns, shimmering separates, tailoring, accessories and footwear for women and men - launches in select stores and online on 22 October 2026.

Spotify reported 306 million Premium subscribers and 788 million monthly active users for Q3 2026. The company says gross margin and operating income exceeded its expectations.

H&M Group is scheduled to publish its full-year report for the 2026 financial year (1 December 2025 - 30 November 2026) on 28 January 2027, the next disclosure on the retailer's own financial calendar after September's tariff-boosted nine-month figures.