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H&M USA PRESENTS THE ANNUAL "BUY FROM A BLACK WOMAN HOLIDAY MARKET," TRAVELING COAST-TO-COAST FOR ITS SECOND YEAR

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Monday, November 21, 2022

H&M's partnership and support will further assist the nonprofit's mission of empowering, educating, and inspiring Black Women and the people who support them.

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  • H&M's partnership and support will further assist the nonprofit's mission of empowering, educating, and inspiring Black Women and the people who support them.
  • The "Buy From a Black Woman Holiday Market" in H&M Times Square will run for five days then travel across the country to Los Angeles, setting up in H&M's Glendale and Century City locations.
  • A total of 25 Black Women owned businesses will be featured this year, with new businesses rotating each day.
  • "The Buy From A Black Woman Holiday Market allows us to put Black Women Business Owners in front of shoppers.

Blackhawk Network Partners with H&M to Launch B2B Gift Card Program

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Global branded payments provider Blackhawk Network has partnered with lifestyle brand H&M to launch the fashion and home design companys B2B gift card program through Blackhawks B2B gift card platform.

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  • Global branded payments provider Blackhawk Network has partnered with lifestyle brand H&M to launch the fashion and home design companys B2B gift card program through Blackhawks B2B gift card platform.
  • As part of the integrated gift card program, H&M joins other popular brands within Blackhawks vast network of B2B channels to offer physical and digital gift cards for employee rewards, consumer incentives and fundraising.
  • We are expanding on that commitment by providing yet another option for H&M to deliver value for consumers, said Tom Boucher, head of B2B gift card programs, Blackhawk Network.
  • According to the most recent data from Mercator, the B2B gift card market in the U.S. represents nearly a fourth (23%) of the total $125.4 billion gift card industry1.

H&M AND THE MARSHA P. JOHNSON INSTITUTE PARTNER FOR THE SECOND YEAR TO CELEBRATE LGBTQ+ YOUTH WITH "FRESH AND FABULOUS FOR FALL" GATHERINGS

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Monday, August 1, 2022

"Now more than ever, LGBTQ+ youth, but particularly Black transgender teens and young adults need our support," said MPJI Founder and Executive Director Elle Moxley.

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  • "Now more than ever, LGBTQ+ youth, but particularly Black transgender teens and young adults need our support," said MPJI Founder and Executive Director Elle Moxley.
  • We are grateful to H&M for their continued support and commitment to serve the LBGTQ+ communities in meaningful ways."
  • "Now more than ever we need to show LGBTQ+ youth that they are seen, loved and most of all supported."
  • In addition to H&M, the group includes the brands COS, Monki, Weekday, & Other Stories, H&M HOME and ARKET as well as Afound.

H&M and CAMP Team Up to Empower Kids to Make Real Change Through a New Interactive Experience

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global retailer H&M and CAMP, The Family Experience Company, announced a partnership designed to inspire kids to be active change-makers and learn about sustainability through a new interactive style experience at CAMP's Columbus Circle store in Manhattan.

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  • H&M and CAMP invite families to experience the new "Kid-Powered Style" activation from July 13th through September 5th, exclusively at CAMP.
  • Located outside the cabin, The Upcycleris a pedal-powered cycling station that encourages families to convert their kinetic energy into real change.
  • Families will work together to pedal and earn miles in support of a donation to Project Learning Tree .
  • You can learn more about CAMP x H&M's "Kid-Powered Style" activation here , as well as find a digital press kit here .

CLEO WADE HOSTS NEW ORLEANS DINNER CELEBRATING THE BUY FROM A BLACK WOMAN INSPIRE TOUR PRESENTED BY H&M

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Friday, July 1, 2022

On June 30th, H&M and non-profit Buy From a Black Woman celebrated the start of their 2022 Inspire Tour ,now in its second year, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  • On June 30th, H&M and non-profit Buy From a Black Woman celebrated the start of their 2022 Inspire Tour ,now in its second year, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • The Buy From a Black Woman Inspire Tour is a series of pop-up shopping events across 12 U.S. cities, highlighting local Black Woman owned businesses and providing them options in a world that limits their voices.
  • "I've often said that Buy From A Black Woman brings Black Women into spaces that we never thought we could imagine, but that is not true," says Nikki Porcher, Founder of Buy From A Black Woman.
  • "The Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour has proved that wrong.

H&M ANNOUNCES TRACEE ELLIS ROSS AS AMBASSADOR FOR ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH BUY FROM A BLACK WOMAN

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Monday, June 13, 2022

"I am proud to help support Buy From a Black Woman and the incredible network of business owners they've brought together," says Ross.

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  • "I am proud to help support Buy From a Black Woman and the incredible network of business owners they've brought together," says Ross.
  • "It's hard to describe in words what it means to have Tracee Ellis Ross as an ambassador for Buy From A Black Woman.
  • We are truly honoured to work with her and to continue our partnership with H&M," says Nikki Porcher, Founder of Buy From a Black Woman.
  • "Ms. Ross' role as Buy From A Black Woman ambassador will be a force multiplier in amplifying the critical work being done to elevate the success of Black woman business owners, and in turn, uplift entire communities.

H&M USA Celebrates Pride 2022 with Continued Support of The Trevor Project and Chosen Family Campaign

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This June, H&M launched its new "My Chosen Family" global campaign in support of the LGBTQIA+ community and Pride.

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  • NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This June, H&M launched its new "My Chosen Family" global campaign in support of the LGBTQIA+ community and Pride.
  • Through its various partnerships and support, H&M continues to celebrate and stand behind the community not just during Pride, but all year round.
  • A chosen family is made up of people with non-biological bonds who have intentionally chosen to support and love one another.
  • The H&M "My Chosen Family" campaign brings together several such families to share their stories and discuss the topic of family and what it means to them.

MARSHA P. JOHNSON INSTITUTE AND H&M KICK OFF THEIR SECOND-YEAR PARTNERSHIP

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Furthering their commitment to the rights and celebration of the Black transgender community, the Marsha P. Johnson Institute and H&M USA today announced a renewed partnership to expand their impact. 

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Furthering their commitment to the rights and celebration of the Black transgender community, the Marsha P. Johnson Institute and H&M USA today announced a renewed partnership to expand their impact.
  • "We are thrilled to continue our partnership with H&M and celebrate the Black transgender community through programs that provide real impact."
  • We are proud to partner with the Marsha P. Johnson Institute for a second year so that we can assist in further amplifying their mission of elevating the Black transgender community," said Carlos Duarte, President, H&M Americas.
  • The Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI) protects and defends the human rights of BLACK transgender people.

H&M IS PROUD TO RELEASE A PLAYFUL AND OVER-THE-TOP COLLECTION IN COLLABORATION WITH FASHION ICON, IRIS APFEL

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

The Iris Apfel x H&M collection celebrates the 100th birthday of the beloved tastemaker.

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  • The Iris Apfel x H&M collection celebrates the 100th birthday of the beloved tastemaker.
  • Iris Apfel is renowned for her flamboyant fashion, fierce individuality, and bold outfits.
  • Inspired by Iris Apfel's unique flair and more-is-more aesthetic, the Iris Apfel x H&M collection offers an assortment of stunning pieces designed for everyone.
  • The clothing and accessories have all been created to honor Iris Apfel's unwavering independence and original sense of style.

H&M ANNOUNCES SECOND YEAR OF PARTNERSHIP WITH BUY FROM A BLACK WOMAN IN HONOR OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2022

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Throughout 2021, H&M sponsored events like the Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour and the BFABW Holiday Market which ran November through December 2021 at H&M's Times Square location.

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  • Throughout 2021, H&M sponsored events like the Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour and the BFABW Holiday Market which ran November through December 2021 at H&M's Times Square location.
  • These events, which saw products from over 50 Black Woman owned businesses sold in H&M locations across the country, exposed new customers to these Buy From a Black Woman member businesses.
  • The Black Woman Inspire Tour, The Business Accelerator, The Black Woman Holiday Market, these events helped open the doors wider and we were able to show the world that Black Women Are Here," said Nikki Porcher, Founder of Buy From a Black Woman.
  • "We are thrilled to embark on the second year of our partnership with Buy From a Black Woman.