Signs of fast fashion returning to Ukraine, 18 months after Russian invasion

A file picture shows a H&M store in Hong Kong. The brand has announced that it will reopen stores in Ukraine starting November. Photo: AFP

Swedish fast fashion retailer H&M plans to reopen its stores in Ukraine even as the country continues to fight against the Russian invasion, which began some 18 months ago.

"The company has been in close dialogue with partners and authorities and is now planning to gradually reopen most of its stores in the country from November 2023," the Stockholm-based retailer said on Thursday (Aug 24).