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Zalando shares up on Q1 profit forecast Beth Wright | 17 Apr 19

Shares in Zalando soared yesterday (16 April) as the German online fashion giant showed signs of recovery by saying it expects to post an operating profit for the first quarter of 2019.

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Zalando to discontinue zLabels private label business Beth Wright | 19 Mar 19

German fashion e-tailer Zalando is to discontinue its own-brand zLabels business next month as part of a wider bid to refine its private label assortment.

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Zalando hails "strong" Q4, strengthens management board Beth Wright | 1 Mar 19

Rubin Ritter, co-CEO of German fashion e-tailer Zalando, has hailed a "strong finish" to a challenging year in a move he says gives the firm confidence that its long-term growth plans are well on track.

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Zalando Q3 loss widens as hot summer slows sales growth Beth Wright | 7 Nov 18

A long and unusually hot summer has been blamed for cooling sales at German fashion e-tailer Zalando, leading to wider losses in the third quarter.

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US Q2 in brief – Boot Barn Holdings, VF Corp, Sears just-style | 26 Oct 18

In the latest second-quarter filings from US apparel and footwear brands and retailers, VF Corp raised its full-year guidance on strong sales and earnings, while L Brands reported a 28.7% drop in earnings, and Urban Outfitters achieved record second-quarter sales and a jump in profit.

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Zalando cuts FY forecast as heatwave takes toll Beth Wright | 18 Sep 18

Shares in fashion e-tailer Zalando tumbled almost 16% this morning (18 September) as the Berlin-based company lowered its full-year outlook for the second time in as many months

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Zalando trims FY outlook despite Q2 hike Beth Wright | 7 Aug 18

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando has warned it expects its full-year revenue growth to be in the lower half of its 20-25% growth target, despite a rise in both sales and profit in the second quarter.

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Zalando reaffirms outlook despite Q1 loss Beth Wright | 8 May 18

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando has reaffirmed its 20-25% growth target for the fourth consecutive year despite moving to a loss in the first quarter of 2018.

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Zalando eyes further investment amid mixed Q4 Michelle Russell | 2 Mar 18

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando is to expand its product line, enter new markets and invest further in digital after revealing an increase in fourth-quarter sales but earnings that essentially flatlined.

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Zalando hits FY sales target despite challenges Michelle Russell | 17 Jan 18

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando has achieved full-year sales in line with management guidance, despite what it says was a challenging October.

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Zalando moves to a loss in Q3, despite sales hike Beth Wright | 7 Nov 17

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando has lowered its forecast for the full year as it moved to a loss in the third quarter, despite a double-digit sales hike.

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Zalando Build platform to personalise shopping experience Beth Wright | 21 Sep 17

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando has developed a dedicated platform to help integrate startup technologies – including size and fit solutions – into the wider Zalando site in a bid to personalise shopping experience and "boost inspiration."

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Zalando books mixed Q2 as customer base boosts sales Beth Wright | 10 Aug 17

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando booked a mixed second-quarter as earnings slipped but sales booked a double-digit increase as the company's active customer base and average orders surged.

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Zalando launches premium service as sales grow Michelle Russell | 18 Jul 17

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando has launched a premium membership scheme including faster delivery and fashion advice, as it revealed double digit sales growth in its second-quarter.

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Zalando inks wholesale platform JV with Bestseller Beth Wright | 3 Jul 17

As part of bid to digitise the fashion wholesale industry, Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando has inked a joint venture with Danish apparel company Bestseller United for the shared ownership of FashionTrade.com.

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Zalando launches digital supply chain solution Beth Wright | 20 Jun 17

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando has launched a supply chain service for brands and retailers selling through its site in a move it says will improve customer satisfaction and help scale their businesses internationally.

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Zalando to boost Nordic operations Beth Wright | 30 May 17

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando has revealed plans to open its first Nordic fulfilment centre in Sweden later this year as part of a bid to boost and expand its operations in the region.

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Zalando Q1 profit jumps on strategic investments Michelle Russell | 9 May 17

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando has reported solid growth in its first-quarter, boosted by higher sales thanks to investment in its customer and brand proposition.

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Zalando maintains momentum in Q1 Beth Wright | 19 Apr 17

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando has maintained its trading momentum in the first quarter of 2017, and says it will continue to expand at high speed throughout the rest of year.

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Zalando eyes future growth with Kickz Beth Wright | 3 Mar 17

After breaking the EUR1bn (US$1.07bn) revenue barrier for the first time in a single quarter, Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando  has revealed a series of investments for the year ahead, including the acquisition of multi-channel basketball retailer Kickz and plans to create more than 2,000 jobs.

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Zalando breaks billion-euro revenue barrier in Q4 Michelle Russell | 17 Jan 17

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando has broken the EUR1bn (US$1.07bn) revenue barrier for the first time in a single quarter thanks to investment in its customer experience.

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Eight factors set to shape European retail in 2017 Michelle Russell | 3 Jan 17

Many of the key themes that dominated the European retail scene in 2016 are expected to continue into this year, analysts believe, as retailers prepare for more currency headwinds, unseasonal weather, a continued shift to e-commerce and whatever hurdles Brexit will bring.

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Zalando beats expectations on "strong" Q3 Beth Wright | 10 Nov 16

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando revealed earnings that beat expectations in its third-quarter, with revenues also up, despite what it called "challenging market conditions" and a strong comparison on last year.

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Zalando to expand own-label fashion business Beth Wright | 20 Sep 16

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando has revealed it is to set up a standalone own-label fashion business to drive sales of its 17 brands to new target groups and markets.

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Abercrombie & Fitch partners with Zalando in Europe Beth Wright | 25 Aug 16

Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie and Fitch is to make its products available to online consumers in 15 European markets after inking a wholesale agreement with Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando.

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Zalando partners with Adidas on integrated commerce Beth Wright | 10 Jun 16

Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando has named Adidas as the first international brand partner to join its online platform, with stock from its Tauentzienstraße performance store in the city being available for same-day, free delivery.

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Focus: Zalando - profit is so last season Bernadette Kissane | 30 Sep 15

Latest first-half results for Berlin-based fashion e-tailer Zalando highlighted revenue up 32% to EUR1.4bn (US$1.6bn), while profit margins dipped to 3.5% from 6% the previous year. In order to maintain growth momentum, where should the business focus its attention? asks Bernadette Kissane, apparel and footwear analyst at Euromonitor International.