Summer of Sport Momentum Fuels Fashion Giant’s Success
- Zalando’s Q2 profits boosted by strong growth in sports, designer, and beauty categories
- Best monthly sports performance in June due to ‘Summer of Sports’ campaigns
- Gross merchandise volume increased 2.8% to £3.2bn (€3.8bn)
- Adjusted EBIT surged 18% to £147.1m (€171.6m)
- EBIT margin increased 0.8 percentage points to 6.5%
- Full-year guidance maintained with adjusted EBIT between £326.2m and £386.3m (€380m and €450m)
- Both GMV and revenue expected to grow 0-5% this year
- CFO Dr. Sandra Dembeck not renewing contract, leaving in February 2023
Zalando has reported a significant increase in its second-quarter profits, driven by strong growth across sports, designer, and beauty categories. The German fashion retailer leveraged the ‘Summer of Sports’ momentum with dedicated campaigns in major European cities and launched its first adaptive sports collection, resulting in its best monthly sports performance in June. Sales rose 3.4% to £2.2bn (€2.6bn), while gross merchandise volume increased 2.8% to £3.2bn (€3.8bn). Adjusted EBIT surged 18% to £147.1m (€171.6m) due to successful inventory management and lower fulfilment costs, increasing the EBIT margin by 0.8 percentage points to 6.5%. The company maintained its full-year guidance, expecting adjusted EBIT between £326.2m and £386.3m (€380m and €450m) and growth in both GMV and revenue of 0-5% this year. Zalando’s co-CEO Robert Gentz highlighted the success of its ecosystem strategy, covering a larger share of the fashion and lifestyle e-commerce market.
Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate and objective information about Zalando’s financial performance and growth in various categories, as well as its strategy and plans for the future. It also includes a clear statement from the co-CEO about the company’s success. However, it briefly mentions a beauty brand’s record without providing further context or details.
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Financial Markets Impacted: Zalando’s stock price and other fashion e-commerce companies
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