H&M
Owned by H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB
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History of H&M
6 dated events · 3 types
2026
1968
History · Corporate
H&M changes name to Hennes & Mauritz
In 1968 H&M changed its name to Hennes & Mauritz after acquiring Mauritz Widforss.
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History · Corporate
H&M acquired the hunting apparel retailer Mauritz Widforss in 1968.
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1947
History · Retail footprint
H&M opens first shop in Västerås
H&M opened its first shop in Västerås, Sweden in 1947.
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