PTH Group
PTH Group is a German fashion retail franchise operator running 100+ branded stores across Germany and the Czech Republic for 13+ international fashion labels, including adidas, BOSS, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's, Esprit, and Victoria's Secret, serving individual B2C consumers through malls, outlets, train stations, and airports.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersBischofswerda, Germany
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What PTH Group does
PTH Group (legal name: Private Textiles Holding GmbH) is a German fashion retail franchise operator headquartered in Bischofswerda, Saxony, founded in 1999. The company operates more than 100 branded retail stores across Germany and the Czech Republic, selling apparel, footwear, and accessories on behalf of internationally recognized fashion labels including adidas, BOSS, HUGO, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's, Calvin Klein Underwear, Esprit, G-Star Raw, Victoria's Secret, Tom Tailor, Marc O'Polo, CATCHES, and Street One/CECIL. Stores are located across multiple retail formats, including shopping malls (e.g., Altmarkt-Galerie Dresden, ALEXA Berlin), outlet centers (The Style Outlets Sandersdorf-Brehna), train stations (Dresden, Berlin, Essen Hauptbahnhof), and airports (Berlin Brandenburg).
The business model is multi-brand franchise retail: PTH acts as franchisee/licensed operator, generating revenue through retail sales of branded fashion products and remitting a portion of sales to brand owners under franchise or own-retail agreements. The company employs approximately 900 staff from 39 nationalities and operates through a holding structure with multiple wholly-owned subsidiaries, including PTH Black Label GmbH, p.t. concept stores GmbH, LS Stores GmbH, Retail BZ GmbH, TT Textiles (Tom Tailor operations), and Czech entities (Esprit/More & More CZ, Retail Fashion s.r.o.). No proprietary technology platform is disclosed; operations rely on standard retail POS and ERP systems administered by an internal ERP specialist.
Growth has been driven primarily through organic store openings and bolt-on acquisitions of store portfolios from brand partners (notably 17 Tom Tailor stores in October 2018 and 8 Esprit stores in November 2018), expansion into new retail formats (outlet, airport), and geographic extension into the Czech Republic since 2005. Leadership is founder-led, with Heiko Ronge serving as Chief Executive Officer and Saskia Berndt as Chief Financial Officer; the company is privately held with no evidence of external institutional investment or public listing.
PTH Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PTH Group
- Legal name
- Private Textiles Holding GmbH
- Website
- https://pth.group
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- PTH Group is a German fashion retail franchise operator running 100+ branded stores across Germany and the Czech Republic for 13+ international fashion labels, including adidas, BOSS, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi's, Esprit, and Victoria's Secret, serving individual B2C consumers through malls, outlets, train stations, and airports.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PTH Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Fashion Retail (Branded Apparel & Accessories)
- NAICS
- Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers (458), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110), Shoe Retailers (4582)
- SIC
- Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Retail-Family Clothing Stores (5651)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Luxury & Designer Apparel Retail (CRAAABAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Men’s Apparel Retail (CRAAABAC), Footwear Accessories & Care Retail (Insoles, Laces, Shoe Care) (CRAAADAL)
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Where PTH Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bischofswerda
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
PTH Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Retail Sales of Branded Fashion: PTH Group generates revenue through the operation of 100+ franchise retail stores selling branded fashion apparel and accessories for partner brands including adidas, BOSS, CATCHES, Esprit, G-Star Raw, HUGO, Street One/CECIL, Tommy Hilfiger, Victoria's Secret, Tom Tailor, Levi Strauss & Co., Calvin Klein Underwear, and Marc O'Polo. The company acts as a franchisee, operating stores under brand partner agreements and remitting a portion of sales to brand owners.
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels8 records
PTH Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PTH Group operates a multi-brand franchise retail network of more than 100 physical stores across Germany and the Czech Republic, selling apparel, footwear, and accessories under partnership/franchise agreements with globally recognized fashion brands such as adidas, BOSS, Esprit, G-Star Raw, Tommy Hilfiger, Victoria's Secret, Tom Tailor, Levi's, Calvin Klein Underwear, Marc O'Polo, HUGO, Street One/CECIL, and CATCHES. The company combines retail operations, in-store customer service, and multi-brand portfolio management across shopping malls, outlet centers, train stations, airports, and high-street locations to deliver a curated branded fashion shopping experience.
Product overview
PTH Group is a fashion retail company operating over 100 franchise stores across 8 major fashion brands in Germany and Czech Republic. The company's portfolio includes stores for adidas, BOSS, CATCHES, Esprit, G-Star Raw, HUGO, Street One/CECIL, Tommy Hilfiger, and Victoria's Secret, along with Tom Tailor, Levi's, Calvin Klein Underwear, and Marc O'Polo stores operated through subsidiaries. The company employs approximately 900 staff and operates stores across Germany and the Czech Republic.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- adidas franchise stores Franchise retail stores operated by PTH Group selling adidas athletic apparel and footwear under franchise agreement.
- BOSS franchise stores Franchise retail stores operated by PTH Group selling the BOSS premium fashion brand of the HUGO BOSS group.
- Esprit franchise stores Franchise retail stores operated by PTH Group selling Esprit casual fashion apparel for men and women, including regular stores and the first Esprit outlet store.
- G-Star Raw franchise stores Franchise retail stores operated by PTH Group selling G-Star Raw denim and urban fashion apparel.
- HUGO franchise stores Franchise retail stores operated by PTH Group selling the HUGO fashion brand from the HUGO BOSS group.
- Tommy Hilfiger franchise stores Franchise retail stores operated by PTH Group selling Tommy Hilfiger premium American-style fashion apparel, including Tommy Jeans lines.
- Victoria's Secret franchise stores Franchise retail stores operated by PTH Group selling Victoria's Secret lingerie and beauty products.
- Tom Tailor franchise stores Franchise retail stores operated by PTH Group's TT Textiles subsidiary selling Tom Tailor casual fashion apparel.
- Levi's franchise stores Franchise retail stores operated by PTH Group selling Levi's denim apparel, some featuring in-store Tailor Shop personalization services (patches, rivets, embroidery).
- Calvin Klein Underwear franchise stores Franchise retail stores operated by PTH Group selling Calvin Klein Underwear premium underwear and intimate apparel.
- Marc O'Polo franchise stores Franchise retail stores operated by PTH Group selling Marc O'Polo contemporary natural-style fashion apparel.
- Street One | CECIL franchise stores Franchise retail stores operated by PTH Group selling the Street One and CECIL contemporary women's fashion brands.
- CATCHES franchise stores Franchise retail stores operated by PTH Group selling the CATCHES fashion brand.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 100 franchise stores operated across 8 brands and 2 countries
Companies that use PTH Group
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
PTH Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
PTH Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Buhr & Team – Akademie für Führung und Vertrieb AGminorPTH Group partners with Buhr & Team for leadership coaching, management training, and employee development programs. The partnership includes regular coaching sessions for executives and store managers on topics such as motivation, leadership, time management, and personal development.
- UN WomenminorPTH Group supports UN Women through the 'WE ALL' campaign, purchasing and distributing UN Women branded T-shirts to employees as part of its commitment to ending violence against women and promoting gender equality. The initiative was launched in connection with Esprit's partnership with UN Women.
- EspritcoreEsprit is a core brand partner for PTH Group. PTH operates multiple Esprit franchise stores across Germany and Czech Republic, including locations in Dresden Hauptbahnhof (5+ years), Potsdam, Eisenach, Weimar, Ilmenau, and the first Esprit outlet store at The Style Outlets Sandersdorf-Brehna. Esprit is one of the longest-standing and most prominent brand partnerships in PTH Group's portfolio.
- Tom TailorcorePTH Group significantly expanded its Tom Tailor operations in 2018, taking over 17 additional Tom Tailor stores effective October 1, 2018. PTH operates Tom Tailor stores in locations including Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Leipzig Allee-Center, Nova Eventis near Leipzig, and Magdeburg. Robert Riedel serves as Managing Director of TT Textiles, the entity overseeing PTH's Tom Tailor operations.
- Tommy HilfigercoreTommy Hilfiger is a core brand partner of PTH Group. PTH operates Tommy Hilfiger and Tommy Jeans stores across Germany, including prominent locations in Dresden Altmarkt-Galerie and other shopping centers. The company conducts regular Tommy Hilfiger store manager meetings and brand strategy sessions.
- G-Star RawcoreG-Star Raw is a core brand partner in PTH Group's portfolio. Stores operate in shopping centers across Germany including Altmarkt-Galerie Dresden, Elbepark Dresden, and Allee-Center Magdeburg (the 12th G-Star store). The brand is featured prominently in PTH's marketing and customer experience initiatives.
- adidascoreadidas is listed as one of PTH Group's core brand partners, with stores operated under the franchise model.
- BOSS (HUGO BOSS)coreBOSS and HUGO are brand partners of PTH Group, operated as franchise stores within the group's retail network.
- Levi Strauss & Co.corePTH Group operates multiple Levi's stores across Germany including ALEXA Berlin, Bayreuth, Schwerin Schlosspark-Center, and Erlangen Arcaden. Levi's is an official partner of Germany's Next Topmodel (GNTM), which PTH Group leverages for marketing. The stores feature Tailor Shops for personalization with patches, rivets, and embroidery. Levi's is designated as PTH's official GNTM partner.
- Calvin Klein UnderwearcorePTH Group operates Calvin Klein Underwear stores, including locations in Erlangen Arcaden, Potsdam Stern-Center (the 111th store), and others. The company also operates Calvin Klein Jeans stores. Store Manager Jessica Jung manages her third CKU store in Germany.
- Marc O'PolominorPTH Group operates three Marc O'Polo stores in Dresden and Berlin. The partnership includes social media coordination and collaboration with the Marc O'Polo headquarters in Stephanskirchen, Germany. Brand Manager Jeannine manages the Marc O'Polo and More & More brand portfolios.
- CATCHESminorCATCHES is listed as one of PTH Group's brands. Details on store count and locations are limited in the source material.
- Victoria's SecretminorVictoria's Secret is listed as a brand partner in PTH Group's portfolio. Store operation details are not extensively covered in the available source material.
- Street One | CECILminorStreet One and CECIL are listed as brands in PTH Group's portfolio. The two brands appear to be operated together under a combined brand offering.
- Rödertal Bienen (Handball Club Rödertal e.V.)minorPTH Group is a main sponsor of the Handball Club Rödertal e.V. (Rödertal Bienen) for the 2018/2019 season. The sponsorship includes branding on the team's uniforms and represents the company's first sponsorship of a sports club.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves14 records
Expansion highlights6 records
PTH Group competitors and assessment
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Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
PTH Group social profiles
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PTH Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
PTH Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries8 records
PTH Group funding detail
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PTH Group M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about PTH Group
What does PTH Group do?
PTH Group operates a multi-brand franchise retail network of more than 100 physical stores across Germany and the Czech Republic, selling apparel, footwear, and accessories under partnership/franchise agreements with globally recognized fashion brands such as adidas, BOSS, Esprit, G-Star Raw, Tommy Hilfiger, Victoria's Secret, Tom Tailor, Levi's, Calvin Klein Underwear, Marc O'Polo, HUGO, Street One/CECIL, and CATCHES. The company combines retail operations, in-store customer service, and multi-brand portfolio management across shopping malls, outlet centers, train stations, airports, and high-street locations to deliver a curated branded fashion shopping experience.
Is PTH Group a public or private company?
PTH Group is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was PTH Group founded?
PTH Group was founded in 1999. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is PTH Group based?
PTH Group is headquartered in Bischofswerda, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does PTH Group make money?
One revenue line is on record: retail Sales of Branded Fashion.
Does PTH Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for PTH Group.
What industry is PTH Group in?
PTH Group's product category is Fashion Retail (Branded Apparel & Accessories). Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAAABAI, Luxury & Designer Apparel Retail, with a secondary code of CRAAABAC, Men’s Apparel Retail. Its NAICS code is 458 and its SIC code is 5600.