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Selling on the Zalando DE online marketplace

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Selling on the Zalando DE online marketplace

Getting started on Zalando

Zalando operates as an online retailer.

It also works with "Zalando" partners, where buyers can view the products of other vendors on the Zalando website.

If you want to become a Zalando partner, you’ll need to meet Zalando’s criteria.

This includes:

  • having your own website
  • offering free deliveries and returns
  • and offering shipping with Hermes

Although, predominately a fashion-focused marketplace, it has 20 million active buyers to the site. So, this site should be a serious option for companies within those categories.

Markets

Zalando DE is a business-to-consumer (B2C) market place, selling to customers in Germany.

Sectors

You can sell on Zalando DE if your business is in one or more of the following sectors:

  • Fashion
  • Clothing
  • Accessories
  • Shoes
  • Sport
  • Beauty

Subscriptions and fees

As a seller on Zalando, you will be required to pay a percentage commission. Although the exact rate is not specified, it is noted as a small commission.

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Disclaimer

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