DHL Parcel Germany has walked off with a one-year exclusive contract to deliver shoes andfashion items for online retailer Zalando.
The DHL parcels unit said it beat off competitors in a tender to retain the business of theBerlin-based online shoe and fashion company as the exclusive delivery partner.
“We are delighted that we could once again convince Zalando with our services and thus decidethe competitive tender in our favour,” said Katja Herbst, sales director for DHL ParcelGermany.
“Zalando is known for its strong service focus. This is why we put special value on the choiceof our service partners. DHL offers not only a very good package for us as a client but alsocomprehensive services for our final customers,” stressed Josef Biller, Chief Operating Officer(COO) at Zalando.
Since its creation in 2008, the online shoe and fashion retailer has increased sales andexpanded its product portfolio to sportswear and beauty products.
DHL Parcel Germany collects the goods ordered by home shoppers from the company six days a weekand delivers them either to shoppers’ homes or to a Packstation parcel terminal.
