Zalando

Zalando SE is a European e-commerce company based in Berlin, Germany. It operates an online platform that sells fashion items, including clothing, shoes, accessories, and beauty products, to customers across Europe. The company combines a marketplace that enables third‑party sellers with its own range of private‑label products and brands.

Founded in 2008 by Robert Gentz and David Schneider, Zalando began as Zalando.de, a German online shoe retailer, and expanded to other European markets over the following years. It originated as a venture associated with Rocket Internet and grew into one of Europe’s leading online fashion platforms.

The business model blends a marketplace with Zalando’s own private-label fashion brands and a range of logistics and fulfillment services. Zalando operates its own distribution centers and a technology platform that supports search, recommendations, payments, and returns. It also runs Zalando Lounge, a members‑only shopping club offering limited‑time deals.

Zalando operates in numerous European markets and is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker ZAL. It is regarded as one of the largest online fashion retailers in Europe and continues to invest in technology, logistics, and sustainability initiatives as part of its long‑term strategy.