H&M is a major global clothing retailer known for offering fashion and quality at affordable prices. It operates stores in 35 markets worldwide and has over 1,988 stores and 76,000 employees. Other brands owned by H&M include COS, Monki, Weekday, and Cheap Monday. Zara is a major clothing brand owned by Spanish company Inditex. Zara designs, produces, and distributes its clothing itself, launching around 10,000 new designs each year within just 4-5 weeks. It has over 1,600 stores in 74 countries. Both H&M and Zara are known for their fast fashion model and focusing on trendy and affordable apparel.