It is the fashion retailer that has shaped the lifestyle of millions of Germans over decades like no other. With 456 stores, it can be found in every major city in Germany, and 98 percent of Germans are familiar with the brand: C&A. Yet very few people know that behind this success lies a large family: the Brenninkmeyer family. With an estimated fortune of more than 25 billion euros, they rank among the wealthiest families in Europe. Yet the public knows almost nothing about this family of entrepreneurs.