Zalando has beaten Q1 2025 expectations posting a total revenue of €2.42 billion for the quarter as well as topping 52.4 million active customers.
After reporting annual sales of €10.6 billion for 2024 as well as previously working on beauty campaigns with Maximilian Mundt, the star of the Netflix series, How To Sell Drugs Online, Zalando continues on its winning streak for 2025. The Berlin based retail powerhouse recently reported a revenue increase of 7.9% for Q1 2025, when compared to the same period last year, which was higher than expected thanks to an increase in its active customers which hit 52.4 million & strong spring/summer sales. Despite the ongoing retail headwinds & economic uncertainty Zalando reported a total revenue for the quarter, up to 31st March 2025, of €2.42 billion beating analyst expectations of €2.367 billion.
Founded in 2008 by David Schneider and Robert Gentz, Zalando is a German retail powerhouse stocking everything from Air Jordan 1’s to waxed cotton wares. Shares in the German e-commerce giant (Zalando SE) have also made significant gains over the last 12 months. Active customers across the UK & Europe grew by 2.9 million for Q1 2025 when compared to the same period last year and Zalando also saw positive results from their upgraded loyally program, Zalando Plus, which is currently available in 13 markets with around 15% of customer enrolled. Tik Tok Shop has also started using Zalando’s logistic service in Europe, ZEOS, for fashion & lifestyle merchants in Germany, France & Italy adding further expansion plans for the Berlin based retail powerhouse. Looking ahead Zalando has also confirmed its full year guidance for 2025 with a revenue growth of between 4%-9% and adjusted EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) in the range of €530 million to €590 million. Also don’t forget to subscribe to Sneaker Jobs & follow @sneaker_jobs to keep up to date with all the latest industry news.
Our ecosystem strategy is progressing well, and customers and partners are embracing our expanding offerings. In B2C, we saw accelerated growth, driven by our successful end-of-season sale and a strong start to the spring/summer season. In B2B, we’re seeing continued double-digit growth, with a focus on advancing ZEOS.
David Schroeder – CEO Zalando
