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Sometimes letting go is the ultimate upgrade ✨ Our jackson-datatype-money library has given the Java community solid JSR 354 support for years. But living outside the official Jackson ecosystem was making things complicated. It meant separate release cycles, reduced discovery, and split maintenance. When the JSR 354 lead asked about moving the module upstream, Sri Adarsh Kumar took on the challenge to integrate our library upstream into FasterXML's official jackson-datatypes-misc repository. Read his story on our engineering blog on how the migration came to life and what architectural decisions were required: https://lnkd.in/exiyS4TC For users of our jackson-datatype-money we prepared a handy migration guide: https://lnkd.in/e_CbRytw Point your favorite coding agent at the guide and migrate today! #OpenSource #Java #Jackson #ZalandoTech

We thrive when we connect. This year’s Summer Garden at Sommergarten Berlin brought us all together to celebrate, collaborate and unwind ☀️ The vibe? Unmatched. We soundtracked the day with live DJ sets, got hands-on with crafts and brought pure energy. A huge thank you to our Events team for making it seamless, and to everyone who made the day one to remember 🧡 #InsideZalando

Say hello to Zalando Sans 📄 https://zln.do/4fzG6tc When we looked at updating our visual identity, we realised a bigger change was inevitable. We didn't just want a fresh coat of paint – we wanted a whole new visual voice. Our brand team partnered with Kurppa Hosk to design a completely custom, open-source typeface built from our core personality traits: bold, fun and welcoming. Here’s how we injected character into every single letter: 🔸 Bold stance: We use Zalando Sans Extended as our primary variant. It has a wider cut and a presence that speaks for itself. 🔸 Welcoming design: As a humanist sans font, it’s approachable, highly legible and designed with accessibility in mind. 🔸 Fun details: The magic is in the unexpected curves of characters like the K and the Q – plus it’s fully variable, meaning it’s built to move. By moving away from standard, off-the-shelf fonts, we’ve cut out licensing costs and created real brand differentiation. Even better? We’ve made it open source, so the wider design community can collaborate and shape the future of our type with us. Click the link below to discover the full story: https://zln.do/4fzG6tc

🎒✨ Equal opportunities start in the classroom! For the second year in a row, we proudly supported Berliner Tafel e.V. to make their annual school bag packing initiative possible! The energy was incredible as nearly 200 Zalando volunteers rolled up their sleeves to pack 6,000 school bags for children affected by poverty in Berlin. Beyond the hands-on help, Zalando supported the initiative by donating the backpacks as well as financial funding to drive the project forward. We were also joined by wonderful partners, including young Caritas (who hand-sewed pencil cases) alongside other local foundations and toy donors, all uniting to ensure these kids get the exciting, well-equipped start to the new school year they deserve. "As a Berlin-based company, supporting our local community is deeply personal to us. Seeing our colleagues bring so much passion and dedication to the Berliner Großmarkt this week to give these children a great start to their school life was truly inspiring. Equal opportunities begin in the classroom - and we are delighted to play our part alongside Berliner Tafel e.V.," says Lara Gesche, Principal Social Impact at Zalando. A massive thank you to the entire Berliner Tafel team, our partners, and every single Zalando employee who dedicated their time and energy to make this happen. Wishing all the kids a fantastic and successful start to their school year! 📚✏️ 👇 Check out some impressions of our team in action this week!

Three cities. Six artists. Hundreds of people showing up for surprise moments. 🎤🧡 Our streetwear concept, The Corner, just left the screen to hit the streets of Denmark. Together with Universal Music Denmark, we brought The Corner Mashups to Odense, Copenhagen, and Aarhus - pairing established and emerging artists in a series of surprise pop-up concerts. Artists performed live inside a custom, microwave-inspired installation. Outside, the crowd gathered – never knowing who would press play until the music started. A true cultural live experience. The Corner is all about bringing fashion, music, and culture together naturally. By collaborating with local artists and communities, we're continuing to strengthen our connection with the next generation of Danish creatives and consumers. A massive thank you to everyone who showed up, and to our six incredible artists: MAS Wicky Annika ICEKIID Lea Romea Sira Jovina You made The Corner Mashups unforgettable 🧡

Can second-hand eventually disrupt ultra-fast fashion? We believe the shift happens when shopping for second-hand items stops feeling like a chore and starts feeling completely natural. It comes down to three simple things: 🔸 Sharp curation  🔸 Quality you can trust  🔸 Total convenience We're stripping away the traditional hassle - making second-hand an effortless part of your daily routine. Read the full article to see how we're truly moving the needle: https://lnkd.in/eZF5ukhZ

Summer is the perfect time to catch a fresh breeze, reflect and grow into something new. Think a career in IT requires a strict, traditional tech background? This might be the eye-opener you need: https://lnkd.in/ezqyCZf7 During Girls’ Day at our Dortmund hub, Senior Program Manager Maike Kuhnert sat down with the next generation of talent to deconstruct tech careers. The takeaway? While technical credentials get the spotlight, the heart of innovation at Zalando lies in human-centric skills like collaboration, curiosity and adaptability 🌱 Ready to rethink what it takes to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry? Read the full blog post to discover why human decisions and team power are the ultimate foundations for career growth 🚀 #InsideZalando #ZalandoTech #WomenInTech #ZalandoDortmund

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) in the Czech Republic is officially in full swing. To celebrate our first official collaboration with the festival, we are launching a multi-channel activation that brings together fashion inspiration and entertainment for the Czech audience. From celebrity styling and creator content across key social media platforms, to our interactive festival kiosk and OOH, we are answering the question “What Do I Wear When Every Occasion Matters?” For the KVIFF visitors, we aim to bring a whole new style of entertainment that blends local culture, nostalgic charm, and pure fashion inspiration. If you’re in Karlovy Vary, come find us at the Zalando Kiosk, open daily until July 11th. We’ve built a minimalist chill-out space designed to help you slow down, recharge, and own your confidence in style. Here is what’s waiting for you inside: 🔸 Fresh specialty coffee and custom cookies to fuel your next screenings. 🔸 The first print edition of the Zalando Fashion Newspaper - a tactile, offline style guide. 🔸 Our interactive Postcard Portrait Booth - snap a selfie and watch our AI tool transform it into a stylized, high-fashion souvenir. At KVIFF, every activity feels like a special event. From red carpet premieres to hitting 10,000 steps between projections, it’s a 24/7 occasion. The hardest part of your day should just be deciding what to wear. See you by the colonnade 👋

What happens when you combine world-class cyber security awareness with the high-octane atmosphere of a football matchday? You smash records 🚀 For our annual Cyber Security Awareness Event, over 1,000 Zalandos stepped up to ensure cyber threats get stopped long before they ever reach the goal line. The active line-up featured interactive booths and an immersive escape room throwing teams into high-pressure security scenarios. Squads also tackled AI challenges and phishing puzzles in record times. In our digital ecosystem, every single click, decision and position matters. This event wasn’t just about learning. It was about embedding true cyber resilience across our entire squad to protect our platform, partners and customers. The season never truly ends, but with a lineup this strong, we're always ready for the next play 🛡️ #InsideZalando #Cyberfabric #CyberSecurity