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Our founder had a vision. Erling Persson wanted to make great fashion available and affordable to everyone and do this in the right way. From a single store in 1947 we became a family of brands offering fashion and design to customers worldwide. This is our story.
Nov 1, 2002 · Erling Persson, the founder of the fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz, popular worldwide for its concept of ''disposable chic,'' died on Monday at his home here. He was 85. H&M has more than 800...
Oct 30, 2002 · PARIS — Erling Persson, the founder of global fast-fashion phenomenon H&M, died Monday in Stockholm after a short illness. He was 85. A company spokeswoman said the family declined to disclose...
H&M Foundation is funded by the Stefan Persson family, founders of the H&M Group. It supports innovations and initiatives for a socially inclusive and planet positive textile industry.
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The business was established in 1947 by Erling Persson when he opened his first shop in Västerås, Sweden. The shop was called Hennes (Swedish for 'hers') and only sold women's clothing. Another store opened in Norway in 1964.
Home. Business idea. Our vision. In 1947, our founder had a vision. Erling Persson wanted to make great fashion available to everyone and to do it in the right way. He built the foundation for a customer-focused, creative, value-driven and responsible company.
