Otto Group in the news

Benjamin Otto and Janina Lin Otto, from the Otto Group, made a rare public appearance at a charity concert, discussing their busy schedules and commitment to philanthropy, with Benjamin having taken over the company's main responsibility.

Otto is selling Asics running shoes with Gel cushioning for under 56 Euros, ideal for beginners and casual runners seeking comfort and support.

Otto Group has acquired the Neckermann.de brand, including its domain, logo, and customer data, following the company's insolvency, with plans to integrate it into their portfolio.

A new study links cameras sold by the Otto Group to forced labor in East German prisons, where political prisoners were exploited for manufacturing.

Otto's IT head Michael Müller-Wünsch discusses the company's digital sovereignty strategy, including reducing dependencies on US technology and implementing European models.

Migrant workers from a Thai factory are demanding unpaid wages and severance from Otto Group, alleging the company denies a past business relationship despite worker evidence and a UN forum address.

Werner Otto, the founder of the Otto Group and ECE, celebrated his 101st birthday, marking him as a key economic pioneer whose family continues to control his ventures.

Otto Group is shifting its supply chain focus from pure speed to synchronisation, using advanced technology and holistic process views to create a more responsive and autonomous logistics network.

Otto Group's supply chain strategy prioritizes synchronization and autonomous processes under human supervision for efficient logistics.

A draft textile law is expected soon in Germany, prompting an Otto Group manager to propose an "ecomodulation" concept to mitigate delays.

Juergen Schulte-Laggenbeck, financial director of Otto Group, the world's largest mail-order company, was photographed at the company's Hamburg headquarters on June 18, 2009.

Benjamin Otto assumed strategic leadership of the Otto Group as Chairman of the Foundation Board and Shareholder Council, while operative management remains with the executive board.

Michael Otto transformed the Otto Group from a catalog merchant into a global e-commerce giant, pioneering sustainability and digital innovation.

Otto Group proposed an interim eco-modulation model for textile Extended Producer Responsibility in Germany until EU-wide standards are established.

Benjamin Otto, a third-generation family member, has assumed a central strategic leadership role on the ownership side of the Otto Group, overseeing a vast retail and services empire.

Benjamin and Janina Lin Otto launched Life Hamburg, a campus with a private school and diverse learning opportunities, funded by their foundation, aiming for self-sufficiency and strategic societal impact while Benjamin Otto guides the Otto Group's future vision.

A new EU packaging regulation is hindering Hamburg retailers, including Otto and Tchibo, due to implementation issues.

Otto Group reported significantly slowed revenue growth in 2011/12, prompting an 'innovation program' focused on price reductions, while other e-commerce companies show diverse developments like DeinDeal's expansion, Shapeways' funding, and Amazon's global app store plans.

Otto Group, a retail and services company, secured €325 million from an oversubscribed Schuldschein, exceeding its initial €100 million target.