The DOUGLAS Group
With annual sales of 3 billion EUR, the DOUGLAS Group ranks among Europe's leading retail
organizations. Every single day, the more than 23,000 employees build on their Group's success – at over 1,800 stores spanning 21 countries. Major developments and key indicators for the divisions are outlined below (as of 09/30/07).
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Douglas
- In June 2008, after a complete makeover, Douglas opens a venue in Dortmund setting new industry standards in service, quality and ambiance.
- With effect of July 1, 2008, Douglas secures a 51 percent interest in IRIS, the market leader in Croatia’s perfumery segment.
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| Perfumeries |
| Sales |
1.83 EUR bn |
| EBITDA |
197.1 EUR m |
| Stores |
1,171 |
| Employees |
14,722 |
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Thalia
- Thalia launches a new brand image featuring a fresh logo, claim and marketing concept in February 2008.
- In April 2008, Thalia opens its largest bookstore to date on Nuremberg’s Karolinenstrasse – extending over some 4,000 square meters.
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| Books |
| Sales |
768.8 EUR m |
| EBITDA |
51.3 EUR m |
| Stores |
291 |
| Employees |
5,153 |
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Christ
- In May 2008, Christ expands its store in Mannheim – and now competently presents its merchandise on 120 square meters of contemporary sales space.
- In September 2008, Christ doubles its sales area in Berlin’s KaDeWe department store to 400 square meters, making it the largest Christ jewelry store.
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| Jewelry |
| Sales |
286.0 EUR m |
| EBITDA |
23.1 EUR m |
| Stores |
204 |
| Employees |
2,020 |
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AppelrathCüpper
- After a comprehensive remodeling phase, the Kiel womenswear venue reopens in March 2008 and now makes an even more up-to-date fashion statement.
- Following conversion work, the original store in Aachen reopens in September 2008 with a radically new shop design and appealing brand mix.
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| Fashion |
| Sales |
148,0 EUR m |
| EBITDA |
5,8 EUR m |
| Stores |
15 |
| Employees |
979 |
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Hussel
- Hussel opens 10 attractive new confectioneries in Germany during the 2007/08 financial year, including shops in Würzburg, Karlsruhe, Trier and Bremen.
- Hussel bolsters its presence in Austria by opening a sophisticated confectionery on Vienna’s Mariahilferstrasse during August 2008.
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| Confectionery |
| Sales |
101.2 EUR m |
| EBITDA |
7.7 Mio € |
| Stores |
285 |
| Employees |
1,109 |
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