Zalando Italia
The Italian storefront of Europe's leading online fashion platform.
Zalando Italia at a glance
Zalando Italia is an e-commerce website and one of the most visited sites in Italy, currently ranked #136 in the country. It was founded in 2008 by Robert Gentz, David Schneider and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany (Italian operations). Today Zalando Italia is owned by Zalando SE. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 40 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through product sales, partner commissions. Its closest rivals include yoox.com, amazon.it, shein.com.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 37.6 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 38.8 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 40 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 42.4 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct48%
App-first shopping habit
- Organic search31%
- Paid search11%
- Social6%
- Referral & email4%
Audience & demographics
- Women54%
- Men46%
- Age 25-3430%
- Age 18-2423%
- Age 35-4422%
The audience is concentrated in Italy, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Italy86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 12 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Italy
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| zalando italia | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| online shopping | Top 10 | High | — |
| discount codes | Top 10 | High | — |
| free delivery | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Italy web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 76% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading e-commerce apps in Italy
Company information
- Website
- zalando.it
- Sector
- E-commerce
- Owner
- Zalando SE
- Owner type
- Subsidiary of public company
- Founders
- Robert Gentz, David Schneider
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Berlin, Germany (Italian operations)
- Employees
- 15,000+
- Ownership
- Zalando SE controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Languages
- Italian
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, paid search
Financials
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Ownership
- Subsidiary of public company
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Zalando Italia operates an online retail and marketplace platform focused on Italy. The Italian storefront of Europe's leading online fashion platform. Revenue comes mainly from product sales, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Product sales
- Partner commissions
Products & services
Related deals on Amazon
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International presence
- Primary market
- Italy
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Italy)
- #136 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading e-commerce site in Italy
- Global rank
- 2200
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| yoox.com | ≈ 24 million / month | #137 class competitor | — |
| amazon.it | ≈ 18 million / month | #138 class competitor | — |
| shein.com | ≈ 12 million / month | #139 class competitor | — |
What is Zalando Italia?
Zalando Italia (zalando.it) is an online retail and marketplace platform serving users in Italy. The Italian storefront of Europe's leading online fashion platform. It ranks #136 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the e-commerce category.
Who owns Zalando Italia?
The site is operated by Zalando SE, founded by Robert Gentz, David Schneider. The company was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany (Italian operations). It employs around 15,000+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Zalando Italia at roughly 40 million visits per month, about 1.3 million per day. Around 76% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 7.4 pages per visit with an average session of 6 min.
How Zalando Italia makes money
Revenue comes primarily from product sales, alongside partner commissions.
Competitors in Italy
Its closest rivals include yoox.com, amazon.it, shein.com.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 2008
Zalando Italia is founded in Berlin, Germany (Italian operations).
- Growth phase
Expands its e-commerce offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #136 among the most visited websites in Italy.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Wide product assortment with competitive local pricing
- Established delivery and returns network
- Local payment methods and installment options
- Mature seller tools and campaign calendar
Cons
- Product quality varies between third-party sellers
- Returns and disputes can take time on marketplace orders
- Commissions and ad costs pressure smaller sellers
- International shipping coverage is limited
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Zalando Italia?
Zalando Italia is operated by Zalando SE. Subsidiary of public company structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Zalando Italia headquartered?
Zalando Italia is headquartered in Berlin, Germany (Italian operations).
When was Zalando Italia founded?
Zalando Italia was founded in 2008 by Robert Gentz, David Schneider.
How many employees does Zalando Italia have?
Zalando Italia employs approximately 15,000+ people.
What is Zalando Italia's revenue?
Zalando Italia's revenue: Not publicly disclosed.
Who are Zalando Italia's competitors?
Main competitors in Italy include yoox.com, amazon.it, shein.com.
How does Zalando Italia make money?
Mainly product sales, partner commissions.
Is Zalando Italia publicly traded?
Zalando Italia's ownership: Subsidiary of public company.
How many visitors does Zalando Italia get?
Third-party estimates place Zalando Italia at roughly 40 million visits per month, mostly from Italy, with 76% mobile traffic.
Is Zalando Italia safe?
Zalando Italia is an established e-commerce site founded in 2008 and ranked #136 in Italy; use the official domain zalando.it and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementszalando.it
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageItaly and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos