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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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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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryPeople Moves
Asos appoints new MDs amid organisational changes
Asos has appointed two new managing directors as part of a series of organisational changes to further align its structure with its strategy and customer-focused approach to driving growth. North America SVP Sean Trend has been appointed to the role of managing director UK and US, while Jag Weatherley, who…
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Jan- 2025 -8 JanuaryHigh Street
Seasalt Cornwall sales jump by 10% over Xmas season
Seasalt Cornwall has reported that total sales rose by 10% across its website, physical stores, marketplace partners and wholesale channels during the five-week period to 28 December 2024 compared with the same period last year. According to the clothing retailer, every one of its trading channels has set new records…
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3 JanuaryComment
Disrupting the world of off-price sales
Chris Griffin, CEO of Secret Sales, is a retail innovator with a bold vision: transforming how brands manage discounted inventory while preserving brand equity. Since acquiring Secret Sales in 2020, Griffin has overhauled it from a flash sale platform into one of the largest online marketplaces for discount fashion, apparel,…
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Dec- 2024 -11 DecemberOnline & Digital
Zalando to acquire About You in €1.2bn deal
Zalando has announced its intention to submit a voluntary public offer to acquire up to 100% of German retailer About You Boutique’s share capital in a €1.2bn (£900m) deal. The deal will bring together two founder-led teams with “a strong cultural fit and complementary capabilities”. In turn, About You’s management…
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Nov- 2024 -6 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-6/11/24
Marks & Spencer (M&S) reported a strong half-year performance, with profits rising 17.2% to £407.8m for the period ending 28 September 2024. Revenue increased by 5.7% to £6.48bn, attributed to the company’s “Reshape M&S for Growth” strategy. Food sales grew 8.1%, while Clothing and Home sales rose by 4.7%. Despite…
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