H&M continues expansion in Western Australia

h&mSwedish fashion retailer, H&M, will open its third store in Western Australia in the first half of 2018.

The new store, which will open at Mandurah Forum, follows the opening of the retailer’s Perth GPO store in March.

“We are excited to be able to announce the opening of our new store in Mandurah in 2018,” said Hans Andersson, Australian country manager for H&M.

“We think H&M at Mandurah Forum will encapsulate the unique retail shopping experience that is H&M and we are looking forward to connecting with our new customers.”

H&M entered the Australian market in 2014. Today there are 23 stores nationwide, including the following stores in VIC; Melbourne’s GPO, Chadstone, Eastland Shopping Centre and Pacific Werribee.

“H&M is one of the world’s most popular fashion retailers and the upcoming arrival of this global brand is another exciting chapter in the transformation of Mandurah Forum,”said Jacqueline McKenzie, centre manager at Mandurah.

“Loyal and new customers will be looking forward to the 2018 arrival of this powerhouse international brand that is famous for offering fashion-forward apparel and quality at the best price in a sustainable way.”

The Swedish fashion chain will be a part of the final stage of the centre’s $350 million redevelopment, which includes the latest format David Jones

“H&M will complement our great mix of national and international brands, including David Jones, Kmart, Target, Big W, Woolworths, Coles and JB Hi-Fi and I am sure our shoppers will love having all of these leading brands and famous retailers all under one roof and on their doorstep in the Peel region,” McKenzie added.

In the lead up to their 2018 unveiling, Mandurah Forum said it will continue to announce new retailers that will open in the revitalised centre.

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