About us

Ernsting's family is one of the leading omni-channel providers in the European textile retail sector, with more than 2.000 stores in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands, an award-winning online presence, and more than 13.000 employees. In the 2025/26 financial year, Ernsting's family recorded revenue of approximately  €1.6 billion. Headquartered in Coesfeld (Westfalen), the company offers fashion and accessories for the whole family, with a focus on underwear, women's, and children's clothing. Quality at surprisingly affordable prices is the company's guiding principle, as it continues to expand its distribution channels and retail locations.

Kurt Ernsting laid the foundation for this success back in 1967 by opening the first 'minipreis' store in the laundry room of his parents' house. The Ernsting's family corporate group includes EHG GmbH & Co. KG, together with its subsidiaries Ernsting's family GmbH & Co. KG, Ernsting's media GmbH, Ernsting’s family Netherlands B.V. and Ernsting's family Austria GmbH.