Zalando
Zalando is a German fashion e-commerce platform listed on Frankfurt Stock Exchange, headquartered in Berlin. Europe's largest online fashion marketplace, it serves as an EU-owned alternative to Amazon Fashion, operating exclusively within European data protection law.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Germany
HQ City
Berlin
Founded
2008
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Frankfurt Stock Exchange
Tax Domicile
DE
Ultimate Parent
Zalando SE
Data Hosting
DE
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
DSA Designation
Very Large Online Platform
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
high
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
Fair Wear Foundation, Global Organic Textile Standard
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
2008
Company founding
Zalando was founded in Berlin by Robert Gentz and David Schneider.
2014
IPO
Zalando successfully completed its initial public offering on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
2023
DSA designation
Zalando was designated as a Very Large Online Platform under the European Digital Services Act.