Ernsting’s family is one of the largest cross channel provider in the German textile retail sector with more than 1,800 stores, an award-winning online presence, and about 12,000 employees. The company is located in Coesfeld-Lette (Westphalia) and obtained a gross revenue of about 1.12 billion euro In the fiscal year 2016/2017. Ernsting's family offers fashion and accessories for the whole family focusing on high quality and sustainability at affordable prices. With social and environmental responsibility, Ernsting's family continouesly develops their distribution network and creates new channels.

We are glad about this successful collaboration with Ernsting's family that includes guest lectures, company visits, theses supervisions, and collaborative research projects. Ernsting's family is a strong partner within the Münsterland region that strengthens the practical orientation of our teaching and research.