H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) is a Swedish multinational fashion retailer known for offering trendy, affordable clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 1947 by Erling Persson, the company started as a women’s store called "Hennes" and later expanded to include men’s and children’s apparel after acquiring the Mauritz Widforss company in 1968. With a strong global presence, H&M operates thousands of stores across over 70 countries and has a robust online platform, making it one of the largest fashion retailers in the world.