C&A
C&A is a multinational chain of retail clothing stores headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company operates hundreds of stores across Europe, offering apparel and accessories for men, women, and children.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Finland
HQ City
Düsseldorf
Founded
1841
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
DE
Ultimate Parent
Cofra Holding AG
Data Hosting
DE
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
GOTS, GRS, OCS, FSC
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1841
Company founded
C&A was founded by brothers Clemens and August Brenninkmeijer in Sneek, Netherlands.
1911
Düsseldorf HQ
The company established its German headquarters in Düsseldorf, which remains its main European base.
2021
Change in leadership
Edward Brenninkmeijer stepped down as CEO as the company transitioned to a new management structure.