Zalando
This coverage examines Zalando’s strategies, performance, and presence within the UK and European retail sector. Reporting highlights the company’s digital platform innovations, logistics and fulfilment developments, sustainability initiatives, partnerships with brands and retailers, and key financial and leadership updates. With an emphasis on commercial impact and market trends, the reporting supports retail professionals navigating online fashion, marketplace dynamics, and cross-border retailing.
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Nov- 2025 -7 NovemberOnline & Digital
M&S to expand Zalando partnership
Marks and Spencer has signed a partnership agreement with ZEOS, the B2B unit of Zalando, to fulfil its entire online direct-to-consumer orders in continental Europe covering 21 markets. The new agreement will enable M&S to take advantage of ZEOS’ inventory efficiency, creating one single stock pool as well as an…
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6 NovemberOnline & Digital
Zalando Q3 revenues rise 26% after About You merger
Zalando has reported a 26.5% jump in revenues to €3bn (£2.6bn) in the third quarter ended 30 September, after completing its merger with Hamburg-based fashion platform About You in July in a deal that expanded its customer base to over 61 million across Europe. During the period gross merchandise volume…
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Oct- 2025 -29 OctoberPeople Moves
Zalando appoints Anna Dimitrova as chief financial officer
Zalando SE has appointed Anna Dimitrova as chief financial officer, effective 1 January 2026. She will join the company’s management board and take responsibility for finance and corporate governance. Dimitrova is currently group CFO at Deutsche Glasfaser and has more than 20 years’ international experience in finance, including roles at…
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29 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Next ups FY guidance as Q3 sales rise 10.5%
Next has reported that its sales rose by 10.5% in the thirteen weeks ended 25 October 2025, £76m ahead of its guidance of 4.5% sales growth. As a result of this increase in Q3 sales, the retailer revealed that it is increasing its full year guidance for profit before tax…
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17 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Zalando appoints L’Oreal exec as beauty VP
Zalando has appointed former L’Oreal executive Thomas Schwulera as its new vice president for beauty. Schwulera spent more than a decade in senior leadership roles across Europe and the company’s global headquarters in Paris with a background that includes expertise in digital transformation, e-commerce and premium beauty brand management. He…
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Aug- 2025 -6 AugustClothing & Shoes
Zalando ups guidance as Q2 EBIT rises 8% to €186m
Zalando has upped its guidance after it revealed its EBIT rose to €186m (£162m), up from €172m (£150m), in the second quarter, representing a profit margin of 6.5%. Alongside this, the company’s revenues rose 7.3% to €2.8bn (£2.4bn) while its gross merchandising value rose 5% to €4.1bn (£3.6bn). The company…
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May- 2025 -6 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-6/5/25
Deliveroo has agreed to a £2.9bn takeover by US rival DoorDash, creating a combined entity operating in over 40 countries with annual orders exceeding £10bn. The deal, offering a 44% premium on Deliveroo’s share price, was approved by its board. DoorDash CEO Tony Xu highlighted the potential for expanded innovation,…
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6 MayOnline & Digital
Zalando revenues rise 7.9% to €2.4bn in Q1
Zalando has seen its revenues grow by 7.9% to €2.4bn (£2bn) during the first quarter of 2025. Gross merchandise volume (GMV) for the group increased 6.5% to €3.5bn (£2.9bn) while adjusted EBIT rose to €46.7m (£39.7m) representing a margin of 1.9% and up 0.7%. Within the B2C growth vector, the…
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Mar- 2025 -7 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-7/3/25
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners in a deal worth £23.7bn. The transaction is expected to close in late 2025 and will see WBA become a private company, delisting from Nasdaq.WBA shareholders will receive $11.45 per share in cash, with potential…
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7 MarchClothing & Shoes
Zalando sees FY24 revenues surge to €10.6bn
Zalando has reported that its revenues saw a 4.2% increase year-on-year to €10.6bn (£8.9bn) in FY 2024, despite what it called a rather “muted” macroeconomic environment. Driven by its focus on “driving profitable growth”, Zalando’s adjusted EBIT also reached €511m (£428m) in 2024, up from €350m (£293.9m) a year earlier,…
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