H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) is a Sweden-based company that is active within the clothing retail industry. The Company is engaged in the design, production and retail of clothing items and related accessories. Its product range is comprised of clothing, including underwear and sportswear, for men, women, children and teenagers, as well as cosmetic products, accessories and footwear. The Company has approximately 20 production offices, and it also buys its goods from independent suppliers, mainly in Asia and Europe. As of November 30, 2008, H&M operated 1,700 retail outlets in 33 countries, with its principal markets in Germany, the United Kingdom and Sweden. The Company also sells its products via catalogues and the Internet. The online shop is available for customers in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria.