Zalando

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
European Union
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Germany (Berlin, Erfurt), Romania
Sector
Transportation / Storage
52 - Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation
52.1 - Warehousing and storage
52.1 - Warehousing and storage
2,300 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
60 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
20 July 2026
Employment effect (start)
20 July 2026
Foreseen end date
1 February 2027

Description

Zalando, a German online fashion retailer, announced a restructuring of its European operations involving 2,300 redundancies in Germany and the creation of around 60 jobs in Romania.

In Germany, the measures include 2,100 job losses linked to the closure of the company's logistics centre in Erfurt and the reduction of approximately 200 positions in Berlin: Zalando 2026 - DE.

At the same time, Zalando is expanding its presence in Romania by opening a new office in Bucharest, which is expected to create around 60 jobs by early 2027.

The restructuring reflects the company's efforts to optimise its operational footprint and streamline logistics and corporate functions while continuing to invest in strategic locations.

Citation

Eurofound (2026), Zalando, Internal restructuring in European Union, factsheet number 300794, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/300794.