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...“I’m really very grateful,” says Casimir....
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...S said on Friday....
...H&M has appointed Daniel Ervér as new chief executive of the group, succeeding Helena Helmersson. Ervér has been with H&M for 18 years, most recently as the head of the H&M brand....
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