As the inventor of the drugstore in Germany, Dirk Roßmann opened the first "market for drugstore goods" in Hanover in 1972. Today, ROSSMANN (headquartered in Burgwedel near Hanover) is one of the largest drugstore chains in Europe with 62,100 employees in Europe and 4,741 stores, 2,288 of which are in Germany (as of 1/2024). With 23,000 drugstore items, including 5,500 of its 28 own brands, ROSSMANN presents a particularly extensive range that covers all areas of daily life. The diverse range has also been available online since 1999. In addition to 5,000 exclusive items, the popular online shop offers information on a wide range of topics. ROSSMANN also attaches great importance to the topic of sustainability. The company is continuously working to make its products and packaging more sustainable. Ecological and social commitment is constantly being expanded in all areas of the company. Turnover 2023: 13.9 billion euros (Germany 9.3 billion euros).