How Munich launched on Zalando in just 6 weeks

munich

6 weeks

from onboarding to go-live

200 SKUs

and 4,000+ units delivered

+55% sales

outside the home market in month one

Behind the Label

Munich is a Spanish sneaker brand specializing in bold, urban footwear. In September 2024, the brand began discussions with The Agent to join Zalando under the ZFS model, aiming to expand internationally — and capture the Black Friday and Cyber Week sales peak.

The Challenge

Time was tight: The brand needed to go live before mid-November to benefit from peak traffic.  But onboarding a new brand with a 200-SKU catalog typically takes 6–8 weeks.

Adding pressure: Zalando freezes warehouse intake in November to prioritize customer orders.

Our Collaboration: A synchronized fast-track launch

Thanks to strong commitment from Munich’s team and close coordination with our project, data, content, and logistics experts, we made it happen:

  • Onboarding started: early October
  • Catalog integration began: October 10
  • Over 4,000 units delivered: November 15 — live the same day

In just 6 weeks, Munich launched on Zalando — a record for a new brand with this level of catalog complexity.

How we did it:

  • Fast approvals of all onboarding steps
  • Quick validation of listings and content
  • Smooth logistics with carriers
  • Tight alignment across all stakeholders

The Results: Right on time, and sales followed

Launch completed

before Cyber Week

+55%
sales

outside the home market in month one

International goal achieved

Munich tested and validated cross-border potential from day one

💡 This case proves that a fast, well-executed onboarding — even with a large catalog — lets brands seize critical e-commerce moments and accelerate international growth.