European Fashion Retailer Zalando Thrives Despite Economic Challenges

  • Zalando’s customer base surpasses 50 million
  • Loyalty programme Plus membership more than doubled to over two million
  • GMV grew 3% to €14.8bn (£13.1bn) in 2022
  • Revenue stable at €10.3bn (£9.14bn)
  • Adjusted EBIT of €184.6m (£163.8m)
  • Expected GMV growth between 1% and 7% in 2023
  • Revenue expected to develop -1% to 4% in 2023
  • Adjusted EBIT between €280m (£248.5m) and €350m (£310.6m)
  • Zalando aims to approach 3-6% adjusted EBIT margin by 2025

Zalando, a European fashion and lifestyle retailer, has announced that its customer base has grown by more than 6% to over 50 million last year due to the success of its loyalty program, Plus. The company’s financial results for FY22 reveal that Plus membership has more than doubled compared to a year ago. Despite a challenging economic environment, GMV grew by 3% to €14.8 billion (£13.1 billion), with revenue remaining stable at €10.3 billion (£9.14 billion) compared to the previous year. Adjusted EBIT was €184.6 million (£163.8 million. Zalando expects GMV growth between 1% and 7% in 2023, with revenue expected to develop within a range of -1% to 4%. The company aims to approach its 3-6% adjusted EBIT margin goal by 2025.

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