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The online fashion giant Zalando opens an office in Bucharest and hires 60 people. Layoffs continue in Germany. The online fashion platform Zalando, the largest player in Europe in this segment, continues layoffs at its headquarters in Berlin, while in Romania it is preparing to open an office with 60 employees. Zalando wants to lay off another 200 people employed at its Berlin headquarters and will close the logistics center in Erfurt, according to foreign media. Instead, the fashion retailer will strengthen its presence on the local market by opening an office in Bucharest. "As we have been transparently communicating for some time, we are working to respond faster to market changes through more agile and better-targeted structures, as well as to capitalize on significant future growth opportunities," the company stated in response to a request from Fashion Network. According to Zalando, these measures also include termination agreements by mutual consent. However, Zalando did not confirm the number of people who will leave the company. A new office in Romania. As for the plans for Romania, a market that Zalando entered in the spring of 2022, the retailer will open an office at the end of this year for which it will hire 60 people by the first quarter of next year. "In the longer term, we plan to relocate certain roles and processes to Bucharest and create more jobs there," the company told the German press. Last year, Zalando eliminated approximately 450 jobs in Berlin following a restructuring of customer support operations. As part of this process, 200 employees were to be rehired in the reorganized unit that summer. Additionally, the company is closing its Erfurt site, which still has about 2,100 employees, by the end of September. Despite protests from the works council/enterprise committee, unions, and employees, as well as criticism from, among others, the government of the state of Thuringia, the online fashion retailer maintains its decision announced in January. The reason is the reorganization of the group's European logistics network following the takeover of About You.

Allsaints appoints Nichole Strydom as Chief Merchant. British fashion house AllSaints has named Nichole Strydom as Chief Merchant, effective 5 May 2026. With over two decades of global retail expertise, she joins from Zalando to lead merchandising, buying, and sourcing. CEO Peter Wood emphasised her pivotal role in sharpening the brand's operating model alongside Chief Creative Officer Aaron Esh. British fashion house AllSaints has announced the appointment of Nichole Strydom as its new Chief Merchant, effective 5 May 2026. Strydom brings more than 20 years of international retail experience to the role, joining from Zalando where she most recently served as Commercial Director for the e-tailer's premium portfolio. In her new position, Strydom will oversee AllSaints' global merchandising, buying, and sourcing strategy, with a mandate to accelerate growth across all international channels. She will work closely with Chief Creative Officer Aaron Esh to ensure that the brand's distinctive creative identity is matched by sharp commercial execution and informed by deep customer insights. CEO Peter Wood underscored the significance of the appointment, noting that Strydom's expertise in navigating complex, fast-moving markets will be crucial as AllSaints enters its next phase of evolution. "Nichole's proven ability to balance creativity with commercial acumen will be pivotal in sharpening our operating model and driving sustainable growth," he said. The move reflects AllSaints' ambition to strengthen its global presence while maintaining the edgy, urban aesthetic that has defined the brand since its inception. By aligning merchandising strategy with creative vision, the company aims to reinforce its position in the competitive fashion landscape and respond more dynamically to shifting consumer behaviours. Strydom's arrival marks a strategic step for AllSaints as it continues to expand internationally, building on its reputation for distinctive design and cultural relevance. Her leadership is expected to bring renewed focus to the brand's commercial strategy, ensuring that creative innovation is supported by operational excellence and market responsiveness. With this appointment, AllSaints signals its intent to blend artistry and commerce more seamlessly, positioning itself to thrive in an increasingly globalised and digitally driven retail environment.

Zalando at the Omnichannel Congress: "90% of our promotional content is created using AI" Zalando is a technology company focused on fashion, not the other way around, as Laura Toledano, general manager for Western Europe, confirmed at the RetailDetail Omnichannel & E-Commerce Congress: the fashion platform is fully committed to AI to accelerate growth, efficiency, and customer loyalty - and it's already happening at an astonishing pace. From retail to technology platform. Zalando is deliberately building a scalable ecosystem powered by artificial intelligence, data, and logistics. With operations in 29 European countries, over 62 million customers, and a gross merchandise volume of more than 17 billion euros - including the acquired About You - the company is pursuing a strategy that has little to nothing to do with traditional retail anymore.