What did C&A stand for?

The company was founded, in Sneek, by brothers Clemens and August Brenninkmeijer in 1841 as a Dutch textile company, taking its company name from their initials. These were from the German Brenninkmeyer family that traded in linen and textiles since the 17th century from its hometown of Mettingen, Germany.

Does C and a still exist?

C&A. The chain of clothing stores announced its withdrawal from the UK in 2000, with the loss of 4,800 jobs. Its 109 shops had come under increasing competition from other mid-market clothing retailers, such as Gap and Next, the company said. “People didn’t want clothes that their mothers and fathers would’ve wanted.

How sustainable is C&A?

C&A’s environment rating is ‘it’s a start’. It uses a medium proportion of eco-friendly materials including Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) cotton. Some of its supply chain is certified by Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) including the final, second and first stages of production.

What is the name of C&A youth brand?

Clockhouse brand
Dutch retail giant C&A is rebranding its Clockhouse brand, which is aimed at the 12-25 age group, in an effort to recapture its share of the youth fashion sector. New concepts are undergoing trials in Austria.

Why did C&A leave UK?

C&A, the clothes retailer, is going to close all 109 of its UK stores over the next nine months. The company says that this decision is caused by ‘continuing difficulties in the UK. ‘ The UK business has lost £250 million over the last five years.

Is C & A good brand?

C&A Clothing Company Product Quality C&A Clothing Company has an overall Product Quality score of 3.5 out of 5 stars rated by its users and customers.

Is C and a fast fashion?

C&A is the latest fast fashion brand to launch a more fashionable, premium line. Mass market clothing retailer C&A, which is owned by the German Group LIDL annouced the launching of its first premium line, with prices 30% to 40% cheaper than the competing premium and luxury brands.

Does C&A ship to USA?

DELIVERY OF YOUR C&A PURCHASES Anywhere in the World Internet is fantastic for any kind of purchases all over the world. We will provide addresses in France, Great-Britain, Spain, Germany, Italy and even one in the U.S. and we will be able to deliver your purchases to wherever you live on the Planet.

Is C&A still trading in Europe?

And in 2013, we opened our first flagship concept store….Since 2000, C&A has brought affordable quality fashion to a new country nearly every year.