Annual Report 2009/10 Excellence in Retailing - Douglas Holding

26 Management Report
Key results
Business activities and operating environment
Net assets, financial position and result of operations
DOUGLAS HOLDING AG
Subsequent events
Control system and success factors
Opportunities and risks situation
Statutory disclosures
Forecast and overall assessment
THE DOUGLAS GROUP BRANDS
The DOUGLAS Group embodies five decentralized corporate divisions with approximately 2,000 specialty
stores and more than 24,000 employees spanning across 20 countries in Europe. The divisions Douglas, Thalia,
Christ, AppelrathCüpper and Hussel lead the market in their respective segments. The divisions stand for excellent
service, first-class products and provide a stimulating shopping experience at their specialty stores. All
corporate divisions have created solid conditions to develop further in their market segments and to become
leading multi-channel providers.
The DOUGLAS Group Brands
With 1,205 perfumeries in 20 countries, Douglas, which is the market leader
in Europe, stands for high expertise at both the perfumeries and the online
shop in the areas of perfumes, cosmetics and skin care.
www.douglas.de
The bookselling group – Thalia – holds a leading position in German-speaking
countries with their multi-channel offerings comprising of 289 bookstores,
online shops and an extensive e-book product range.
www.thalia.de
The 204 Christ jewelry stores lead the market in Germany in the mid to upper
price range for jewelry and watches. With the new online shop, Christ has taken
an important step towards becoming a multi-channel provider.
www.christ.de
The 14 AppelrathCüpper fashion stores and the AC online shop are held in
high esteem as an expert premium seller of high quality women’s clothing.
www.appelrath.de
The 261 Hussel confectionery shops have a strong market position in Germany
with their innovative confectionery creations and attractive private labels and
are expanding their expertise in online retailing.
www.hussel.de