From Hamburg to the world: Founded in 1879 by the brothers Carl and Heinrich Heinemann as a small family business in the Hanseatic City of Hamburg, the company has developed over five generations into a global group of companies. Today, it is one of the leading distributors and retailers in the international travel retail market.
Founded in 1879
More than 10,500 employees worldwide
Turnover of 4.7 billion euros in 2024
Parent company: Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG
Regional headquarters: Heinemann Asia Pacific (Singapore), Heinemann Americas (Miami), Heinemann Middle East Africa (Dubai)
Two logistics centers in Hamburg-Allermöhe and Erlensee near Frankfurt (Germany), where a total of around 1.5 million sales units are picked every day
Regional hubs in Oslo (Norway), Miami (USA), Singapore; local warehouses in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and Sydney (Australia)
Active as a wholesaler and retailer in over 100 countries
Supply or operation of shops at more than 150 international airports in over 50 countries
Supply or operation of shops on around 250 ferries and cruise ships
Supply or operation of more than 150 border shops in over 20 countries
Supply or operation of around 50 airlines
More than two million members in our Heinemann x ME rewards program
