Schickedanz
Schickedanz is a German surname. In historical and business contexts it is chiefly associated with a prominent family that played a major role in German retail and mail-order commerce in the 20th century. The Schickedanz Group built and managed large-scale catalog-based retail operations, most notably the Quelle mail-order house, which became one of West Germany’s leading catalog sellers and a significant channel for consumer goods. Through the mid- to late 20th century, the family’s business interests expanded to other catalog and retail ventures, influencing the development of consumer culture and the evolution of German retail networks.
In the later decades, the group faced financial and organizational pressures that led to restructuring, asset