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H&M, Known for Opening Stores, Closes 250 Sites in a Nod to Online Sales Surge

Swedish Fashion Chain Says Pandemic Hurt In-Store Profitability at UK, US Locations
<b>H&amp;M plans to close 250 stores across the globe, mostly in the United States and United Kingdom. (iStock)</b><br><br>
H&M plans to close 250 stores across the globe, mostly in the United States and United Kingdom. (iStock)

By Jennifer Waters
CoStar News
October 2, 2020 | 10:38 AM

H&M Hennes & Mauritz, in probably the boldest admission so far of online shopping’s blow to brick-and-mortar sales, is blaming the pandemic for a push to close 250 stores as the chain known for adding shops shifts its focus to e-commerce.

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