Otto Group
Surprisingly, this is the first European company to make the list of the world's largest eCommerce enterprises.
The Otto Group, based in Hamburg, has mastered mail order and retail eCommerce. They own and operate almost 60 subsidiaries in more than 20 countries. The French 3 Suisses and the British Freemans are two of their most well-known brands. The Otto Group has been diversifying its operations into financial services and real estate for more than a decade.
The Otto family firm is one of the oldest on our list, having been established in 1949. They featured 28 different shoe styles in their inaugural catalog. In 1995, the group's world-famous online shopping website was founded.
Founded: 1995
Country: Germany
Website: www.ottogroup.com