FASHION EXPANSION
H&M to open six more shops in SA
Group’s interim results showed a 32% rise in sales in rand terms in SA
Swedish retailer H&M plans to open another six stores in SA before the end of 2017 as it extends its reach in the country. The news follows on the group’s interim results, which showed a 32% rise in sales in rand terms in SA. The rise came at the expense of local retailers such as Mr Price and Edcon. "We see a lot of potential in SA," said H&M South African country manager Pär Darj. Three stores will be opened in Cape Town from September to November. The remaining three will open in Witbank, Richards Bay and Durban during the course of the year. The Canal Walk store in Cape Town – to be opened on November 18 – will cover more than 4,600m² on two levels. "We are extremely excited to be opening yet another flagship in the western part of the country," said Darj. H&M’s expansion comes at a time when local and international fashion brands are finding it harder to eke out sales gains as consumers come under increased pressure. International fashion brands Mango and Nine West, which were ...
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