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Q: When did H&M start its online store?

H&M launched its online store in 2006, initially serving the Scandinavian countries, and has since expanded to many other countries around the world.

Q: When did H&M launch its first sustainability initiative?

H&M began focusing on sustainability in 1995, becoming a pioneer in the retail industry by joining the Clean Clothes Campaign and committing to better workplace conditions in its supply chain.

Q: When was H&M founded?

H&M, initially named Hennes, was founded in 1947 in Västerås, Sweden by Erling Persson. It was later renamed H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) after acquiring the hunting gear retailer Mauritz Widforss in 1968.

Q: When did H&M open its first store in the United States?

H&M opened its first US store on March 31, 2000, located on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

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