H&M opens first Panama store

Fashion retailer H&M has opened its first store in Panama with franchise partner Hola Moda.

Situated on the first floor at the Multiplaza Mall, the shop spans 2,200 square metres and includes departments for women, men and kids as well as the brand’s Divided range.

Dan Nordstrom, H&M’s global head of franchise, said: “Opening our first store in Panama at the Multiplaza Mall is truly fantastic. Central America holds great potential, and we look forward meeting our Panamanian customers.”

The opening means that H&M now has a presence in 75 markets.

Jaime Sampol, general manager Hola Moda S.A., said: “We are very proud to be H&M’s franchise partner in Central America and make their fashion collections available in Panama for the very first time.”

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