Sales in comparable units decreased by 2 percent. Comparable units comprise the stores and the internet and catalogue sales countries that have been in operation for at least a financial year. September sales were negatively affected by calendar effects of approximately 2 percentage points.

The total number of stores amounted to 3,006 on 30 September 2013 versus 2,669 on 30 September 2012.

Hennes & Mauritz AB was founded in Sweden in 1947. The company’s business concept is to offer fashion and quality at the best price. In addition to H&M, the Group includes the brands COS, Monki, Weekday, Cheap Monday, & Other Stories as well as H&M Home.

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