JCK, based in Quakenbrück, Germany, evolved from a textile retail business that has been family-owned since its inception. Through organic and external growth, the company has developed to become one of the largest German textile trading companies. With its very successful private label business, JCK is a one-stop shop for large-scale retail companies. The group analyses the market, designs textiles, organises their production and ensures on-time delivery. In this business segment, which constitutes around half of its revenue, JCK is number one in Germany.

JCK has also established additional attractive business segments in recent years: after the acquisition of several companies, the group now generates 50 per cent of its revenue through merchandising articles and sports/outdoor clothing. The companies acquired use the JCK platform, allowing them to exploit economies of scale in procurement and distribution. In its new business segments, the JCK group relies heavily on the internet as its sales channel; for example, JCK has invested in 11teamsports, a fast-growing online shop selling football kits and accessories.