What are Some of the Most Popular Clothing Stores in Germany?

  A famous quotation goes like, "Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak!"

And what exactly is "style?"

It is the way we express ourselves. That takes us to the clothes we wear. Clothes are things that define us, and people get to know what kind of individuals we are just by looking at what we wear. Clothes also help in creating the first impression, which is always the best.

If you are interested in shopping and you happen to be in Germany, you will find this article extremely helpful. 

The German market plays a huge role in the global economy. The German e-commerce market is significant and indispensable, contributing a lot to the global economy. In 2019, the clothing sector alone had accounted for 15.8% of the German e-commerce market.

As we realize the importance of the German clothing sector, let us take a peek into some of the most popular clothing stores in the country.

C&A

This Dutch textile company was founded by the brothers, Clemens and August Brenninkmeijer, in 1841. The company derives its name from its founders.

In 2019, C&A stood as the most famous clothing retailer in Germany. This data was derived based on customers' purchases over 6 months during a survey.

This clothing store offers a unique shopping experience. Their top priority is to satisfy their customers' individual needs and desires. They wish to make every customer's shopping experience a pleasant one by including facilities like wheelchairs, play area for the kids, and Wi-Fi availability. C&A has around 467 stores in Germany, and they sell clothes for men, women, kids, and babies. The clothes are mostly made from organic cotton. They also make use of recycled nylon and polyester.

H&M

H&M is the short form of Hennes and Mauritz. It is a Swedish multinational clothing retailer company, very well established in Germany. It is well-known for its fast-fashion clothing for men, women, teenagers, and kids. By fast-fashion clothes, we mean that the collections are all based on the latest fashion trends. There are 376 H&M stores in Germany, with 28 in Berlin alone! That is around 3 times the number of H&M stores in New York (having 10 stores). This clothing store's focus is forever on quality, sustainability, and profitability.

They sell clothes that enable customers to express their personal style. 

Zara

Zara is a Spanish fashion chain that has been well established in Germany. It sells dresses, jeans, bags, and shoes. This store offers clothing for both men and women. Shopping is encouraged for "every woman and every occasion." 

Zara is so popular for keeping its prices down. They utilize cheap labor and inexpensive production. The store mainly concentrates on variety.

 "Variety is the spice of life." You must have heard that a lot if you are keen on clothes, fashion, and varieties.

New items keep coming each week, and so, the customers also keep coming in every week. Zara believes in making clothes cheap enough such that when the designs and trends change, its customers can purchase newer clothes. You can get classic garments, trousers, and knitwear at affordable prices.

Peek & Cloppenburg

This is an international retail clothing chain, and Germany is the place where its headquarters is located. Two separate companies operate this chain, and they are known as Peek & Cloppenburg KG Düsseldorf and Peek & Cloppenburg KG Hamburg. They sell designer and own-brand fashion for both genders. The clothes belong to both the middle and upper price ranges.

Here, you can find many upscale designer labels, such as Armani, Bugatti, Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, and Esprit. You can also buy this clothing store's own labels, named Savannah and McNeal.

Takko

This store is famous for its discounts and also for providing casual fashion for the entire family. It boasts of an excellent price-performance ratio. Customers can use Takko's omnichannel buying facilities. None of Germany's customers can be more than a few kilometers away from a Takko Fashion store!

The store offers trendy single pieces and also provides its customers with many suggestions for complete outfits. They can make use of Takko's online stores too.

KiK

KiK has over 3, 500 stores, distributed in 11 European countries. Their vision statement is "KiK in every home." This German textile discount store has its headquarters at Bönen. "Kunde ist König" is the expansion for KiK, and it translates to The customer is king. 

A few years back, KiK stores underwent a huge modernization offensive. KiK concentrates on the basic styles, and there are just some occasional changes in its assortment.

Apart from clothes, KiK also sells toys and accessories. Customers can utilize its online platform too.

So, that's about a few of the most popular clothing stores in Germany. Buy some of the best clothes from these shops and pamper yourself.

It will definitely be worth your money!