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Technology

The Fashion E-Tailer Pulling Ahead on AI

Zalando is using artificial intelligence to boost growth and efficiency, including a 90 percent reduction in the cost of creating website content. BoF went inside the push to win the AI race at Europe’s largest online fashion retailer.

Retail

Germany’s Cartel Office Investigating Temu Over Merchant Price Influencing

The Chinese e-commerce company is under scrutiny for allegedly influencing the prices set by third-party merchants on its platform unlawfully.

Entrepreneurship

Amesh Named as Inaugural Winner of Reference Incubator Programme

Amesh, the London-based label founded by Sri Lankan designer Amesh Wijesekera, will receive mentorship and support from Slam Jam, as well as PR and brand consulting services from communications agency Reference Studios.

Partner Content

At Zalando, Connecting Retailers to E-Commerce to Drive Growth

Zalando’s growing Connected Retail ecosystem offers retailers access to its platform in eight major markets at no cost, expanding its product assortment and localised service capabilities in the process.

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Technology

Zalando’s Cyber Week Sales Beat Last Year by More Than a Third

Zalando added more than one million customers during the sales period with gross merchandise volume growing by 35 percent.

Retail

Zalando Puts More Stores Online as Lockdowns Return

The online fashion retailer said it will waive commissions until the end of March to help new brick-and-mortar additions.

Retail

Alhambra Berlin’s Concept for Retail in a Post-Covid Era

The co-retailing space will offer off-the-shelf amplification packages to its temporary tenants, including built-in social media strategies, event activation, product staging, as well as customer engagement technology and visitor analysis.

Retail

Hugo Boss Returns To Profit Even as Sales Slow

The German suit maker reported a better-than-expected third-quarter operating profit of €15 million ($17.52 million).

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Retail

Puma Reports Jump in Sales in America and Europe

The German sportswear company's quarterly sales rose by 13 percent to €1.58 billion ($1.87 billion), beating forecasts for €1.56 billion.

Technology

Zalando Secures Deal To Buy Body Scanning Start-Up

The app includes a virtual dressing room to help buyers easily judge whether a garment will be the right size for them.

Retail

Zalando Launches Diversity Drive After Racism Investigation

The German e-tailer's former art director accused the company of failing to respond to complaints in 2018 about employees who resisted booking Black models.

Retail

Zalando Sees Strong Demand and Fewer Returns

The German e-tailer said it saw a 27 percent rise in revenue to €2.03 billion.