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Strong final quarter: Zalando exceeds profit target

Berlin-based online fashion retailer Zalando SE was able to exceed its own expectations in the final quarter of the 2024 financial year. In view of the surprisingly positive development over the Christmas period, the company increased its profit forecast on Wednesday evening. For the full year, Zalando now expects earnings before interest and...

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Zalando Trend Forecast 2025: The 5 Macrotrends that will define the future of fashion

In a dynamic, ever-evolving landscape, it's crucial for brands to identify trends early and adapt flexibly to ensure future relevance. Based on a database of over 50 million customers in Europe, Berlin-based online retailer Zalando has identified five key macrotrends. These are not only reshaping design and consumer preferences but also...

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Zalando's impact on the European economy

A new report has looked back at online fashion retailer Zalando's impact on the European economy and performance it had achieved during the year 2023. Titled 'The Economic Impact of Zalando in Europe', the report, conducted by international research and consulting firm Oxford Economics for Zalando, assessed the company’s direct and indirect...

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Zalando revises its loyalty programme

Zalando is revising its 'Plus Programme', eliminating the previous annual fee in favour of a points system. Customers of the Berlin online retailer will in future be able to collect points through purchases and activities such as subscribing to newsletters in order to advance through four levels, Zalando announced on Friday. Depending on their...

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Zalando's premium buyer on sleek kicks, chaotic individualization and volatile weather

Fashion retailers are keeping a close watch on their sales leading to Christmas amid a sluggish consumer sentiment, at the same time many are already preparing for the AW25 buying season starting in January. What's going well at Zalando right now and what trends does the online retailer bet on for womenswear in 2025? Zalando's Commercial...

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Asos, Boozt and Selfridges join YNAP and Zalando’s Fashion Leap for Climate

Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) has announced a number of new members joining its Fashion Leap for Climate, an educational initiative launched in 2022 alongside About You and Zalando designed as a response to the fashion industry’s climate challenge. British e-tailer Asos, Swedish footwear retailer Boozt and the Selfridges Group, the parent company to...

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Inside the deal: Zalando and About You founders break down the takeover

Two of the biggest online fashion retailers in Europe are joining forces. Berlin-based Zalando acquires German competitor About You for 1,1 billion euros. The surprising deal raises questions about synergies as the two companies seek to continue operating as independent brands. Here is what the CEO founders of both companies explained in calls...

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Zalando intends to take over About You

Zalando intends to make an offer for e-tailer About You. Both Zalando SE and About You's parent company, the Otto Group, have confirmed the planned acquisition. Zalando aims to acquire 100 percent of About You's shares for 6.50 euro per share. Summary • Zalando plans to acquire 100 percent of About You's shares for €6.50 per share. • Key About...

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Zalando at share high since May 2023

Zalando shares became the biggest DAX winner on Wednesday. After a flat start, they moved into positive territory and increased their gains to almost six percent by lunchtime. At 32.60 euros, they reached their highest level since May 2023. With an annual increase that has now grown to more than half, Zalando shares have built up a comfortable...

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Feben, Iamisigo and Rave Review named finalists of Zalando Visionary Award

Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) and Zalando have revealed the names of the finalists for the 2025 Zalando Visionary Award, the winner of which will secure a spot on the roster of CPHFW’s SS26 edition and receive industry support. London-based Feben is among the finalists. The brand, which was founded by the Ethiopian designer of the same name,...

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Next chooses Zeos as fulfilment partner in continental Europe

British fashion retailer Next has selected Zeos, the business-to-business unit of Zalando, as its fulfilment partner in continental Europe. In a statement, Next said that while it had previously leveraged Zalando Fulfilment Solutions (ZFS) for the majority of its Zalando-based business, this new agreement with Zeos Fulfilment expands its...

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Surprising profit: Zalando is more optimistic for 2024

After a good start to the autumn and winter season of 2024, the online retailer Zalando wants to step it up a gear. In day-to-day business, the group is aiming for more profit than previously communicated. Managers are also no longer expecting the worst for other key financial indicators. Co-CEO Robert Gentz sees the company as well positioned...