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Swedish businessman From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Erling Persson (21 January 1917 – 28 October 2002) was the founder of H&M (Hennes & Mauritz).[1][2] He got the idea following a post-World War II trip to the United States: He was impressed by the country's efficient, high-volume stores.[2]
Erling Persson | |
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Born | Borlänge, Sweden | 21 January 1917
Died | 28 October 2002 85) Stockholm, Sweden | (aged
Known for | Founder of H&M |
Children | Stefan Persson Lottie Tham |
Relatives | Karl-Johan Persson (grandson) Charlotte Söderström (granddaughter) Tom Persson (grandson) |
He established the company in Västerås, Sweden, in 1947 selling women's clothing, calling it Hennes, Swedish for "hers." In 1968, Persson acquired the premises and inventory of a Stockholm hunting equipment store named Mauritz Widforss. In 1982, his son, Stefan Persson took over as the managing director, and today is the chairman of the board.[2] The Persson family owns about 47% of the company and has a 74% voting rights.[3]
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