Insight ReportH&M (STO: HM-B) MONTHLY AND 3Q16 SALES UPDATE: GROWTH SLOWS TO 7% IN AUGUST DUE TO HOT WEATHER Coresight Research September 26, 2016 Executive Summary H&M reported total sales grew 7% year over year, in local currencies, in August 2016. Growth in July was 10%. Total store numbers grew by 12.5% year over year, to 4,135 as of August 31. Sales growth lagged store growth by 552 basis points in August, a widening from the 250-basis-point difference in July. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Shoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of RetailAmazon Prime Day 2025 Evolves into a Retail Ecosystem: Five Insights on a Transforming Midyear Sales SeasonAnalyst Corner: The Shifting “Friction Gap” Between Stores and E-Commerce Is Benefitting Digital Channels, with John MercerRedefining Global Sourcing: What a US–India Trade Deal Means for Retailers and Manufacturers