Zalando is an online fashion retailer that was founded in Germany in 2008. They sell clothing, footwear and other products for men, women and children. Since their founding, they have opened their business to many different countries, including the USA. Zalando offers free shipping on orders over € 60, with no minimum order quantity or purchase amount.
What products can you find on Zalando?
- Clothes for men, women and children.
- Shoes of all types: sneakers, high heels, sandals, etc.
- Accessories such as caps and jewelry
How was Zalando born? What is its headquarters in Germany like?
Zalando founders Robert Gentz and David Wiegand worked at Amazon before setting up the company in 2008 with Marketing Director Stefan Bensberg. The first office outside Berlin was opened in 2010 near Munich – a year later the company already had 23 offices throughout Europe! Zalando’s international headquarters are located on Silicon Allee near Potsdamer Platz and Pariser Platz in Berlin; it employs around 2,000 people who work there every day from Monday to Saturday.
What are the financial results of Zalando? Zalando’s revenues increased to EUR 12.25 billion in 2017, from EUR 11.76 billion in the previous year and more than double the 2013 figure (EUR 58 million).
The company has significantly diversified its activities over the years, focusing on providing a better customer experience – in fact, that’s Zalando’s main goal! They are constantly looking for innovative innovations that will make shopping easier and better
What distinguishes Zalando from the competition?
One of their most popular features is the Wishlist, which allows shoppers to save things they like until they are ready to buy them; each purchase can be returned within 14 days with no questions or penalties.
What is Zalando’s biggest competition?
- Amazon
- H&M
- Primark
What is Zalando’s future? As we grow, Zalando aims to become a global brand with an offer that covers all forms of retail – both food and non-food. He wants to build his own stores as well as partner or collaborate on projects with other retailers to reach more people across Europe.