The DOUGLAS Group

The DOUGLAS Group stands for “Excellence in Retailing,” a principle embraced by all of its subsidiaries and service organizations. The five retail divisions (Douglas, Thalia, Christ, AppelrathCüpper and Hussel) form the public face of the DOUGLAS Group. Each ranks among the trendsetters and market leaders in its segment.

Various organizations perform key administrative functions within the Group and support the Executive Board and the managements at the sales subsidiaries. They include service companies (such as DOUGLAS Corporate Service GmbH (DCS), DOUGLAS Informatik & Service GmbH (DIS), DOUGLAS Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG, DOUGLAS Leasing GmbH, DOUGLAS Versicherungsvermittlung GmbH (DVV) and EKV Einkaufsverbund GMBH) and the holding company’s own service divisions (Auditing, Communication, Controlling, Finance, Group Development, Human Resources, Investor Relations, Legal Affairs, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management and Taxes).