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Zalando rebrands shopping club as Lounge by Zalando

Zalando, the European online fashion and lifestyle retailer, has launched a rebranding of its shopping club, which will now be known as Lounge by Zalando. The new brand identity is part of the company's efforts to expand its reach and attract a wider range of customers. The shopping club, which was previously known simply as Zalando Lounge,...

26 Jan 2023

Fashion |Interview Featured

From Gen Alpha to high heels for men: The trends in the luxury segment at Zalando

As an online retailer for fashion, Zalando wants to propose the entire range; from affordable fashion to the luxury segment. The Berlin-based company is constantly expanding the latter in particular and currently has 400 brands and almost 90,000 products in its range in the premium contemporary, advanced contemporary and luxury segments. In...

11 Jan 2023

BusinessFeatured

Zalando reappoints David Schröder as COO

Online retailer Zalando has confirmed that its supervisory board has reappointed David Schröder as chief operating officer to “continue building and scaling” its offering and enable growth. In a statement, Zalando added that it was introducing an updated operating model, where Schröder would continue to further scale the company's European...

12 Dec 2022

Business

Zalando emphasises support for underrepresented communities in latest D&I report

European marketplace Zalando published the third edition of its annual diversity and inclusion (D&I) report, in which it outlined its progress over the 12 commitments made as part of its Do.Better strategy. In the report, the company said it had increased the amount of Black-owned brands over the past year, onboarding a total of 63 labels within...

9 Dec 2022

Fashion Featured

Zalando and Copenhagen Fashion Week announces all-female shortlist for Sustainability Award

Zalando and Copenhagen Fashion Week have shortlisted Ukrainian clothing brand TG Botanical, Swedish-based Selam Fessahaye and Copenhagen-based Stamm for the Zalando Sustainability Award. The accolade celebrates brands that “drive positive change and contribute to a more responsible fashion industry,” and will be presented during Copenhagen...

7 Dec 2022

Business

Zalando discontinues resale platform Zircle

German fashion giant Zalando is putting an end to Zircle, its second-hand fashion platform. The retailer told FashionUnited that “after careful consideration” it has decided to discontinue the standalone Zircle app, and instead focus on the pre-owned category on the Zalando website and app. All 23 employees at Zircle have accepted alternative...

18 Nov 2022

Business

Zalando delivers growth in third quarter with active customers surpassing 50 million

Zalando, one of Europe's leading online platforms for fashion and lifestyle, delivered growth in the third quarter. The number of active customers increased by eight percent compared with a year ago, exceeding 50 million for the first time. Zalando's loyalty program, Plus, almost tripled its membership. The company took successful steps to drive...

3 Nov 2022

Fashion Featured

Zalando launches first adaptive fashion collections

European online fashion and lifestyle platform Zalando has launched its first adaptive collection featuring more than 140 styles across its private labels in 25 markets as part of its ongoing commitment to inclusive fashion. In a statement, Zalando said it wanted to embrace the disabled community with an adaptive fashion collection, offering...

19 Oct 2022

Business

Zalando builds on Nike partnership with membership programme

European e-commerce platform Zalando has announced an evolution in its strategic partnership with Nike with the introduction of a new membership programme. The feature will gradually roll out through 10 European countries, starting with Austria in October. Customers in each of the regions will be able to access a selection of products once...

30 Sept 2022

Business

Zalando and Decathlon join in backing footwear recycling programme

Zalando and Decathlon have linked with Groupe Eram, and Revalorem to back the launch of a programme to recycle the soles of shoes at the French technology centre, Cetia. The group, together with France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, are investing one million euros to help accelerate the creation of the programme, which is also open to other brands...

2 Sept 2022

Business |Interview Featured

Business in uncertain times: How Zalando is dealing with Brexit, inflation and shifted consumer sentiment

Online retailer Zalando is one of the leading destinations for fashion and lifestyle in Europe. The Berlin-based company serves 25 European markets with an overall consumer base of around 49 million. With its Platform Strategy at its centre, namely the marketplace model and connected retail, Zalando aims to achieve international growth by...

12 Aug 2022

Business

Zalando's Q2 sales drop, expects recovery in H2

Zalando’s gross merchandise volume in the second quarter of 2022 came in at 3.8 billion euros, showing a flat development, amid a challenging macroeconomic environment due to lower consumer confidence, inflationary pressures and selected supply shortages impacting availability. Zalando said, revenue fell by 4 percent to 2.6 billion euros mainly...

4 Aug 2022