Our Company History
Founded in 1869 by merchants Johann Theodor Peek and Heinrich Cloppenburg in Rotterdam, Peek & Cloppenburg opened its first German stores in Berlin and Düsseldorf in 1901. In 1911, the company was divided into two independent businesses, with headquarters in Düsseldorf and Hamburg.
As the company continued to grow, ANSON'S Herrenhaus KG was established in 1989, becoming the market leader among menswear specialists. To support the expanding Austrian and Eastern European markets, Peek & Cloppenburg KG Wien was founded in February 2008 as a regional headquarters for Austria and Eastern Europe.
1900
1900
Founding of Peek & Cloppenburg and opening of the first retail store for men's and boys' clothing on Schadowstraße in Düsseldorf.
1901
Opening of the second fashion store in Berlin.
Introduction of the first standardized sizing system in men's fashion.
1907
Peek & Cloppenburg launches mail-order retail:
For the first time, the company sends illustrated price lists, providing an overview of the current collection.
Founders of Peek & Cloppenburg 1900
The First Store 1900
The New Building 1900
Berlin Store 1901
The Sacco Suit 1907
Men’s Frock Coat 1907
1910
1910
Peek & Cloppenburg introduces tropical clothing in its collection to cater to customers living in German colonies.
1911
With the official company registration in May and the opening of a store in Hamburg, two independent businesses emerge, with headquarters in Düsseldorf and Hamburg.
Travel & Sportswear 1910
Coat 1910
Postage Stamps 1911
1920
During the economic boom, Peek & Cloppenburg supplies Düsseldorf and Berlin with elegant fashion. With its distinctive crest, P&C creates its own logo, marking the beginning of its brand identity.
Seamstress 1920s
Tailored Vests 1920s
Goods Reception 1920s
1930
1936
Peek & Cloppenburg adds women's clothing to its assortment, becoming the first full-range fashion retailer for the entire family.
The company continues to expand, opening a store on Zeil in Frankfurt.
1937
Opening of the Essen store on Limbecker Straße.
P&C Delivery Truck 1930s
Advertisement Frankfurt 1936
Advertisement Frankfurt 1930s
Essen Store 1937
Shop Window Display 1930s
Advertisement 1930s
1940
Not a single Peek & Cloppenburg store survives the war. Starting in 1945, new plans are developed for the Berlin, Düsseldorf, Essen, and Frankfurt locations, laying the foundation for reconstruction in the coming years.
Berlin Store 1945
Düsseldorf Store 1945
Frankfurt Store 1945
1950
1951
Peek & Cloppenburg celebrates its 50th anniversary.
1955
The Recklinghausen store opens on Breite Straße.
1956
A second store in Berlin opens on Tauentzienstraße.
50 Years of P&C 1951
Shop Window Display 1950s
Customer Rush 1950s
Düsseldorf Store 1950s
Fashion Show 1950s
Shop Window Display 1950s
1960
The 1960s mark the beginning of a major expansion phase for Peek & Cloppenburg.
Numerous new stores are built, while existing stores are modernized.
Berlin Store 1960s
Berlin Store 1960s
Frankfurt Store 1960s
1970
1970
Peek & Cloppenburg becomes one of the first companies to implement an inventory management system.
With innovative campaigns, P&C positions itself as the go-to fashion house for premium brands.
1971
P&C designs advertisements showcasing extravagant women's fashion.
1973
Expansion in southern Germany continues with the opening of the Karlsruhe store.
1975
Peek & Cloppenburg is recognized as the leading destination for high-quality fashion.
First IT Systems and Computers 1970s
P&C Entrance 1950s
Renovation Advertisement 1950s
1980
Peek & Cloppenburg continues its expansion, with 11 new store openings throughout the decade.
1988
Since the construction of its first World Store in Frankfurt, P&C has been designing its flagship stores at world-class architectural standards.
1989
Official founding of ANSON'S Herrenhaus KG, establishing itself as a leader in menswear retail.
Düsseldorf Store 1980s
Frankfurt Store 1980s
1990
Peek & Cloppenburg expands internationally, opening stores in Belgium and the Netherlands.
The first Austrian stores open in Vienna and Vösendorf (SCS).
1998 marks the strongest year of expansion in P&C’s history, with 13 new store openings.
Vienna Store 1990s
Advertisement 1990s
Berlin Store 1990s
2000
2000
Peek & Cloppenburg opens its 65th store in Germany.
The 1999 "We Are Family" advertising campaign continues, featuring well-known celebrities such as Ute Lemper, Heidi Klum, and Hardy Krüger.
2001
P&C introduces its customer loyalty card in Germany and Austria.
Over the following years, P&C opens and modernizes numerous retail stores and World Stores across Europe.
2007
First Swiss P&C store opens in Zurich.
P&C already operates stores in Poland, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, and Hungary.
Heidi Klum Advertisement 2000s
Düsseldorf Store 2000s
100 Years of P&C 2000s
2010
2011
Grand reopening of the P&C World Store on Kärntner Straße in Vienna, Austria, in September.
2013
Launch of the Fashion ID online shop in Germany.
2014
International Brands Company (IBC) is founded.
2016
The Austrian online shop peek-cloppenburg.at goes live.
In Germany, the shop is now accessible via peek-cloppenburg.de.
2017
In Germany, over 4 million customers hold a P&C loyalty card.
Transition to an SAP Retail system, introduction of data-driven customer loyalty programs, and implementation of a modern assortment and inventory management system.
2018
Launch of the Polish online shop at peek-cloppenburg.pl.
2019
ANSON’S Herrenhaus KG launches its own webshop at ansons.de.
P&C begins online retail operations in the Netherlands at peek-cloppenburg.nl.
Vienna Store 2010s
Cologne Store 2010s
2020
2020
Launch of the online shop www.stylebop.com.
2021
Acquisition of the Danish department store chain Magasin du Nord.
Opening of the first ANSON'S store in Eastern Europe.
2022
Opening of the first Magasin du Nord store in Germany, located in Kassel.
Magasin du Nord in Kassel
ANSON'S Store
