dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG

dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG is a German retail company specializing in health and beauty products, founded in 1973 by Götz Werner in Karlsruhe, Germany. The company operates over 4,000 stores across twelve European countries, employing approximately 80,000 people. It is the largest drugstore chain in Germany and is known for its flat hierarchical structure and high level of social responsibility. In 2010, Götz Werner transferred all company shares to a charitable foundation, ensuring the company's independence from family ownership. In 2017, dm began selling its products outside Europe through a partnership with Alibaba Group on Tmall Global.