Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Inflationary pressure on consumer discretionary spending, supply chain disruptions and elevated inventory levels, which tie up a retailers’ net working capital, are set to create the perfect storm for retailers that do not have a strategy in place to ensure they are well positioned for the choppy market conditions ahead.

Net Profit 278

Net Profit Payment Services Specialty Store Fast Fashion 278

Inside Retail

JULY 5, 2022

While Inditex recorded growth across most of its geographic markets with revenue and net profit increasing 36 per cent and 80 per cent, respectively, in China – where 67 stores were affected by Covid-19 restrictions – the Spanish retailer experienced the reverse fortune.

Fast Fashion 130

Fast Fashion Net Profit Fashion Apparel 130

Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2023

H&M and LVMH target very different sectors of the fashion industry. The former, a fast fashion giant based in Sweden, saw a slump in fourth quarter earnings, with its operating profits falling by 87 per cent year on year, and its net profit declining by about 68 per cent.

Fast Fashion 147

Fast Fashion Fashion Apparel Net Profit 147