H&M

FMCG

Founded in 1947 in Västerås, Sweden by Erling Persson, H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) is one of the world's largest fashion retail groups, bringing trend-forward apparel and sustainable style to millions.

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Quick Facts

Founded: 1947
Founder: Erling Persson
Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Public Ticker: STO: HM-B

About H&M

H&M was founded in 1947 in Västerås, Sweden as Hennes ('hers') by Erling Persson. In 1968, Persson acquired hunting store Mauritz Widforss, adding menswear and establishing Hennes & Mauritz (H&M).

Today, H&M Group operates over 4,000 stores across 75+ markets alongside digital e-commerce worldwide. Its portfolio includes H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, ARKET, and H&M HOME, delivering affordable fashion, sustainable fabrics, and circular garment initiatives.

What H&M Does

H&M Apparel

Everyday fashion, modern tailoring, activewear, and designer capsule collections.

COS & Premium Brands

Elevated minimalist fashion brand COS and curated lifestyle concept brand ARKET.

H&M HOME

Contemporary interior decor, textiles, dinnerware, and home furnishings.

Garment Recycling & Looop

Worldwide garment collection initiatives and sustainable textile innovation.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside H&M.

Store Management & Customer Service
Digital Technology & Software Engineering
Garment Design & Pattern Making
Supply Chain, Logistics & Sourcing
Merchandising & Buying
Brand Marketing & Visual Merchandising
Sustainability & Business Ethics
Human Resources & Payroll

H&M's History

1947
Hennes Founded
Erling Persson opens Hennes womenswear shop in Västerås, Sweden.
1968
Mauritz Acquisition
Acquires Mauritz Widforss, expanding into menswear and renaming to H&M.
2004
First Designer Collaboration
Launches landmark capsule collection with Karl Lagerfeld, pioneering mass-designer partnerships.
2007
COS Brand Launch
Launches premium brand COS (Collection of Style) in London.
2020
Looop In-Store Recycler
Debuts world's first in-store garment-to-garment recycling system in Stockholm.