H&M Group (H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB) is a Swedish multinational clothing retailer headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 1947 by Erling Persson, it is one of the world's largest fashion retailers, operating a portfolio of brands including H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, ARKET, and & Other Stories across roughly 75 markets, with more than 170,000 employees worldwide.