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About Us
About Us
Douglas, Europe’s leading omnichannel platform for premium beauty, has been a household name for over 200 years. We are constantly evolving, driven by our extensive beauty range of over 100,000 products online and more than 1,850 stores across Europe.
We focus on delivering an optimal customer experience and offering exclusive own-brand products in modern stores. This ensures that Douglas continues to excel in the world of fragrance, make-up, skincare, and haircare.
1821
Douglas, as we know it today, was founded by Scottish immigrant John Sharp Douglas. In 1821, he opened a soap factory in Hamburg’s famous Speicherstadt harbor district.
Since 1821
John Sharp operated just as the company does today: boldly, with a modern mindset, and with high-quality products. His "Heavenly Soap" even won an award at the 1851 World’s Fair in London.
Since 1909
After Douglas’s death, the company was continued by Messrs. Runge and Kolbe under the name "J.S. Douglas Söhne." In 1909, the heir to the business handed over management of the soap factory to Berta Kolbe.
Since 1910
In 1910, with Berta Kolbe’s permission, sisters Anna and Maria Carstens opened the first "Parfümerie Douglas" in Hamburg. This led to the creation of six Douglas stores. The soap factory remained in operation until 1990.
Our Mission
That is exactly what "Make life more beautiful" is all about. We value every individual and help everyone to flourish. Because that is how we make life more beautiful. We do this together with our colleagues in the stores, at our headquarters in Nijmegen, and at our logistics center in Oldenzaal. Our 3 Core Values
PASSION – We are passionate about people, beauty, and delivering the best possible service.
APPRECIATION – We value the unique personality and dedication of every individual and work together as a team.
RESPONSIBILITY – We take responsibility for achieving shared results and strive to improve every day.
Join the people behind the beauty
At Douglas, we don’t wait for new trends—we set them. That’s why we are constantly looking for new talent who identify with these trends—for both our stores and our headquarters. Do you want to help us create a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued? Join the Douglas team!
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