wehkamp

wehkamp

Pure-play Dutch online retailer

Overview

Wehkamp is a Dutch online retailer that started in 1952 selling mattresses by mail order and evolved into a multi-brand e-commerce platform. Shoppers browse and buy items on its website, paying with online methods, while the company uses a large automated distribution center in Zwolle to store and ship orders. It differs from many competitors by transitioning early from mail order to online retail and by investing heavily in logistics automation, backed by Apax Partners as part of the Wehkamp Retail Group. Its goal is to provide convenient online shopping with reliable delivery and service, growing into a leading multi-brand e-commerce player within its group.

About wehkamp

Simplify's Rating
Why wehkamp is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise Software

Consumer Goods

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Zwolle, Netherlands

Founded

1952

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What believers are saying

  • 2025-2026 customer sales rose 2 percent to €525 million, ending years of decline.
  • Adjusted EBITDA climbed 19.8 percent to €27.1 million, showing tighter execution.
  • Home and living grew 13 percent, while beauty rose 8 percent in 2025-2026.

What critics are saying

  • Wehkamp cut 103 jobs in July 2025, signaling fragile cost structure.
  • 2024-2025 customer sales fell 6.8 percent to €514 million, exposing demand erosion.
  • Omoda integration after July 2026 can disrupt operations, systems, and merchant relationships.

What makes wehkamp unique

  • Wehkamp's 2026 Omoda acquisition combines department-store breadth with fashion specialization.
  • The Zwolle automated distribution center supports fast fulfillment at national scale.
  • Brand legacy since 1952 gives Wehkamp unusual recognition among Dutch shoppers.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Commuter Benefits

Home Office Stipend

Profit Sharing

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%

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