Vinnemeier Textil- und Schuhimport GmbH

What Vinnemeier Textil- und Schuhimport GmbH does

Vinnemeier Textil- und Schuhimport GmbH is a German B2B wholesale distributor and importer of textiles, footwear, and complementary consumer goods, headquartered at Langenberger Str. 55 in Rietberg, Germany (HRB 6323, Amtsgericht Gütersloh). The company exclusively serves registered commercial customers — retailers, retail stores, and other trade buyers — across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and broader Europe, with access to pricing and ordering gated behind a trade license-verified account registration on its Magento-based e-commerce platform (shop.vinnemeier-textil.de). This closed-loop wholesale model positions Vinnemeier as a dedicated trade supplier rather than a consumer-facing retailer.

The product portfolio spans 14 categories: underwear (Unterwäsche), hosiery (Strumpfwaren), clothing (Bekleidung), winter accessories, home textiles (Heimtextilien), outdoor goods, shoes (Schuhe), house shoes (Hausschuhe), cleaning textiles (Reinigungstextilien), bags and luggage (Taschen und Koffer), gift boxes (Geschenkboxen), hardware (Hartwaren), home decoration (Dekoration), and promotional items (Aktionsartikel). The platform supports 24/7 ordering and cross-brand catalog search, targeting a one-stop supply source for small and mid-sized European retailers. The technology stack is a standard Magento storefront with no disclosed APIs, integrations, or proprietary AI/ML capabilities.

The company operates with a lean team of approximately 7 employees and is governed by a five-person directorate that includes three Vinnemeier family members (Meinhard, Hildegard, and Sebastian Vinnemeier) alongside two non-family executives (Ralf Peterhanwahr and Christian Bonk), evidencing multi-generational family ownership and management continuity. Revenue is generated through wholesale order margins on imported goods, structured around minimum order thresholds of €500 in Germany and €1,000 in Austria, Switzerland, and the rest of Europe, with freight contributions waived above €750 and €1,000 order values respectively. No institutional investment, funding history, parent entity, or acquisitions are disclosed in available records.

Name

Vinnemeier Textil- und Schuhimport GmbH

Legal name

Vinnemeier Textil- und Schuhimport GmbH

Website

https://vinnemeier-textil-shop.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vinnemeier Textil- und Schuhimport GmbH is a German B2B wholesale distributor and importer of textiles, footwear, and complementary consumer goods, serving trade-licensed retailers across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and broader Europe via a Magento e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Textile and Footwear Distribution

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers (42435), Footwear Merchant Wholesalers (424340)

SIC

Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable / Ethical Apparel & Accessories Wholesale (CRAOADAJ)

Keywords

• Wholesale textile distribution
• Wholesale footwear import
• B2B apparel wholesale
• Home textiles wholesale
• Hosiery wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Rietberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Vinnemeier Textil- und Schuhimport GmbH is a B2B wholesale importer and distributor of textiles, clothing, shoes, and related goods (including home textiles, cleaning textiles, bags, gift boxes, hardware, and decoration) based in Rietberg, Germany. It sells exclusively to registered commercial customers (retailers and other trade businesses) through a Magento-based online wholesale shop, with minimum order values of €500 in Germany and €1,000 in Austria, Switzerland, and the rest of Europe.

Product overview

Vinnemeier Textil- und Schuhimport GmbH is a B2B wholesale distributor and importer of textiles and shoes based in Rietberg, Germany. The company operates a Magento e-commerce platform exclusively for registered business customers (B2B), offering a comprehensive product portfolio that includes: Unterwäsche (underwear), Strumpfwaren (hosiery), Bekleidung (clothing), Winteraccessoires (winter accessories), Heimtextilien (home textiles), Outdoor products, Schuhe (shoes), Hausschuhe (house shoes), Reinigungstextilien (cleaning textiles like microfiber cloths and mops), Taschen und Koffer (bags and luggage including felt shopping bags), Geschenkboxen (gift boxes), Hartwaren (hardware including insoles, umbrellas, tools), Dekoration (home decoration items), and Aktionsartikel (promotional items). The company serves retailers and wholesalers with minimum order requirements of €500 for Germany and €1000 for Austria/Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Unterwäsche (Underwear) Wholesale underwear assortment for men and women, sold in bulk to registered B2B retail customers.
• Strumpfwaren (Hosiery) Wholesale hosiery and stockings assortment for men, women, children, and unisex customers, available in bulk quantities.
• Bekleidung (Clothing) Wholesale general clothing assortment for men, women, children, and unisex, including various apparel categories for resale.
• Winteraccessoires (Winter Accessories) Wholesale winter accessories for men, women, and children, including gloves, scarves, and other cold-weather items for resale.
• Heimtextilien (Home Textiles) Wholesale home textile assortment including bedding, linens, and household textile items for resale to retail customers.
• Outdoor Wholesale outdoor recreational and sporting textile products for resale through retail channels.
• Schuhe (Shoes) Wholesale footwear assortment for men, women, children, and unisex, sold through B2B wholesale channels for resale.
• Hausschuhe (House Shoes) Wholesale indoor slippers and house shoes for men, women, children, and unisex, available in bulk quantities.
• Reinigungstextilien (Cleaning Textiles) Wholesale cleaning textiles including microfiber polishing cloths, microfiber cloths, telescopic dusters, and mop replacements in various sizes and materials (e.g., 80% PES, 20% PA) for household and commercial use.
• Taschen und Koffer (Bags and Luggage) Wholesale shopping bags, travel bags, cosmetic bags, shoe bags, and luggage items made from felt and other materials, including felt shopping bags, beach bags, toiletry bags, and shopping trolleys.
• Geschenkboxen (Gift Boxes) Wholesale decorative gift boxes in various designs including seasonal themes (Christmas, birthday, geometric, heart, animal motifs), available in sets of 13 pieces with different designs.
• Hartwaren (Hardware) Wholesale hardware items including household tools, garden tools, storage solutions, umbrellas, insoles, FFP2 masks, anti-slip mats, windshields, pet accessories, and cable ties.
• Dekoration (Decoration) Wholesale home decoration items including aluminum trays, decorative vases, candle holders, wind lights, tiered stands, and metal decorative pieces in aluminum, iron, and stainless steel finishes (silver, black, gold).
• Aktionsartikel (Promotional Items) Wholesale special promotional and discounted items including colored poufs, mini easel sets, and galvanized planters for resale at promotional pricing.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Sioux: German footwear brand distributed through B2B wholesale to independent shoe retailers, directly comparable to Vinnemeier's footwear wholesale business.
• Falke: German hosiery and legwear brand with established B2B wholesale channels into retail; operates in overlapping hosiery and sock categories with similar retail customer base.
• Schiesser: German underwear and hosiery brand with B2B wholesale distribution to retailers across Europe, directly comparable to Vinnemeier's core underwear/hosiery assortment.

Broad incumbents

• s.Oliver: Major German fashion brand with extensive B2B wholesale distribution to multi-brand retailers across DACH; a broader incumbent that competes for the same retail shelf space.
• Gerry Weber: German women's apparel brand with B2B wholesale distribution to independent fashion retailers, competing in adjacent womenswear and accessories categories.
• CBR Fashion Group: German apparel manufacturer and wholesaler supplying multi-brand retailers across Europe; comparable in B2B apparel distribution model and customer base.
• Birkenstock: German footwear brand with extensive B2B wholesale distribution to shoe retailers and department stores; overlaps with Vinnemeier's footwear category.
• Tom Tailor: German casualwear brand with a wide B2B wholesale network into mid-market and small retailers; overlaps with Vinnemeier's clothing and accessories wholesale categories.

Others

• NKD: German discount textile retailer offering apparel, hosiery and home goods; an adjacent channel player with overlapping categories but opposite go-to-market (retail rather than B2B wholesale).
• Ernsting's family: German family-owned textile and accessories retailer with broad assortment of underwear, hosiery and home textiles; comparable end-customer orientation though primarily retail rather than wholesale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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