'''H&M''' designs cheap but chic clothing, mainly for men and women 18 to 45, children's apparel, and its own brands of cosmetics. It operates about 1,400 stores in nearly 30 countries with direct sales operations in selected areas. Germany is H&M's #1 market, accounting for more than 25% of sales. About 60% of its clothing is made in Asia, the rest is manufactured primarily in Europe. [http://www.hoovers.com/h&m/--ID__100801--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml]