Zalando

Zalando is a German online fashion retailer headquartered in Berlin. Robert Gentz and David Schneider started it in 2008 as a shoe seller. The company reports sales in euros and is listed in the MDAX index. Its offices are in Berlin, and its logistics centers are in Germany, Poland, Italy and other countries.

The platform sells clothing, shoes, accessories and beauty products from thousands of brands. It operates in about 25 European countries. Partner brands and retailers can list products on a marketplace program, and the company also sells its own label items.

Zalando runs large fulfillment centers across Europe and offers free returns in many markets. It acquired the platform About You in 2025. The company is listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange. Many of its customers shop on its app. The company also sells through physical outlets in Germany and runs a program for resale of pre-owned fashion. Competitors include About You, ASOS and Amazon Fashion.