Konckier Family to Acquire German Perfumery Chain Parfümerie Pieper on 1 July 2026 – Industry Expertise and Modernisation Potential. The long-established German perfumery chain Parfümerie Pieper will be acquired by the French entrepreneurial Konckier family (Groupe Bogart) on 1 July 2026. This transaction not only secures the company’s continued existence but also opens opportunities for sustainable modernisation and expansion. Maintaining continuity for employees and locations remains a central priority.
Acquisition Marks a Milestone in Restructuring Process
Parfümerie Pieper, a family-run German perfumery business with over 90 years of history, has been undergoing a restructuring process for some time. A significant step forward has now been achieved with the agreement for acquisition by the Konckier family. With over 50 years of experience in luxury cosmetics and perfumery, the French entrepreneurial family will take over the Bochum-based company. The transaction is being carried out within the framework of an insolvency plan and ensures the future of the Pieper brand.
Industry Expertise as a Foundation for Sustainable Development
Pieper gains an investor who brings not only financial backing but also profound industry know-how and operational experience. Jonathan Konckier, Managing Director and shareholder, emphasises the importance of a long-term strategic orientation focused on stability and sustainable growth. The Konckier family’s expertise spans the entire value chain of the cosmetics industry, from brand development to international distribution.
Continuity for Employees and Locations as a Priority
A key element of the acquisition is securing jobs and preserving existing locations. The current owning family will step back from operational management, while an experienced management team led by Johanna Schlurmann will take over future leadership. Schlurmann, with over 20 years of industry experience, already manages a perfumery chain within the Konckier family. She regards the Pieper brand as a traditional company with a strong identity and is committed to maintaining both locations and employment.
Modernisation and Growth as Future Strategy
The acquisition offers Pieper the opportunity to develop its store network with a future-oriented approach and to expand its online business. The Pieper brand remains at the heart of the company’s identity as a trusted name. The strategic repositioning aims to strengthen the company both in brick-and-mortar retail and digitally, responding to current market demands.
Legal and Structural Framework of the Transaction
The transaction is conducted within a structured self-administration insolvency procedure, which included broad market outreach and intensive investor search. Legal support was provided by specialised law firms that represented creditor interests and ensured an economically viable restructuring. The implementation remains subject to usual closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
The acquisition of the German perfumery chain Parfümerie Pieper by the Konckier family represents an important step in securing and modernising a traditional company in the German perfumery retail sector. With solid industry expertise and a clear growth strategy, the Pieper brand is being guided towards a sustainable future, with continuity for employees and locations remaining a key focus.
[Text: epcnews/Photo: Parfümerie Pieper]
