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Zalando Scraper: Extract Fashion Data Across Europe

Introduction

Zalando stands as Europe's leading fashion and lifestyle e-commerce platform, operating across multiple countries and serving millions of customers with an extensive catalog of brands and products. The platform's vast database contains invaluable information about fashion trends, pricing strategies, product availability, and consumer preferences across different European markets.

For businesses, researchers, and analysts working in the fashion industry, accessing this wealth of data manually is both time-consuming and impractical. The Zalando Product Search Scraper addresses this challenge by providing automated, reliable extraction of comprehensive product information from any Zalando country site, enabling data-driven decision making in the competitive fashion e-commerce landscape.

Overview of the Zalando Product Scraper

The Zalando Product Search Scraper is a professional-grade data extraction tool designed specifically for Zalando's platform architecture. This scraper efficiently navigates through product listing pages, extracting detailed information about fashion items, accessories, footwear, and lifestyle products available across Zalando's European network.

Key Strengths and Advantages:

• Multi-country Support: Compatible with all Zalando country domains (.nl, .de, .co.uk, .fr, .it, .es, etc.)
• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Captures over 30 different product attributes including pricing, images, brand information, and technical specifications
• Proxy Integration: Built-in proxy support prevents detection and ensures consistent data collection
• Scalable Performance: Configurable retry mechanisms and rate limiting for reliable large-scale operations
• Anti-Detection Features: Residential proxy support and intelligent request patterns maintain scraping reliability

Target Users:

• E-commerce businesses conducting competitive analysis
• Fashion retailers monitoring market trends and pricing
• Data analysts researching European fashion markets
• Marketing agencies tracking brand presence and positioning
• Academic researchers studying consumer behavior patterns

Input and Output Details

Example url 1: https://www.zalando.nl/dameskleding-jurken/

Example url 2: https://en.zalando.de/womens-shoes-trainers/

Example url 3: https://www.zalando.co.uk/caps-women/

Example Screenshot of product information page:

Input Format

The scraper accepts configuration through a JSON object using the following properties:

---

Scrape with URLs

{
  "max_retries_per_url": 2, // Maximum number of retry attempts for each URL
  "proxy": { // Add a proxy to ensure that during the data collection process, you are not detected as a bot
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL" 
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US" // Choose a country that matches your target data location
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20,
  "urls": [ 
    "https://www.zalando.nl/dameskleding-jurken/", 
    "https://en.zalando.de/womens-shoes-trainers/",
    "https://www.zalando.co.uk/caps-women/"
    // URLs of product list pages to scrape
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true // Continue scraping even if some URLs fail
}

• urls:
  List of product list page URLs to scrape. You can paste URLs one by one, or use the Bulk edit section to add a prepared list.
  When URLs are provided, all "Scrape with search filters" options will be disabled and the system will only collect data from these URLs.

• ignore_url_failures:
  If set to true, the scraper will continue running even if some URLs fail to be scraped after the maximum number of retries is reached. This prevents one problematic URL from stopping your entire scraping job.

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Scrape with Search Filters

{
  "max_retries_per_url": 2, // Maximum number of retry attempts for each search filter
  "proxy": { // Proxy configuration to avoid bot detection
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL" 
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "US" // Choose a country that matches your target data location
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20, // Total number of items you want to scrape
  "keyword": "laptop", // Search keyword to find products
  "country_code": "uk", // Sort products by country
  "sort_by": "price-asc", // Sort products by specific criteria
  "page": 1 // Starting page number for scraping
}

• keyword:
  Enter the keyword to search for items (e.g., "laptop", "smartphone", "dress", "shoes").
  When using search filters, ensure the URLs field is empty.

• country_code: Enter the country code (e.g., "us", "fr", "de").

• sort_by:
  Sort items by:

  • "" – Best Match (most relevant results)
  • "activation_date" – New
  • "price-asc" – Price (low to high)
  • "price-desc" – Price (high to low)
  • "sale" – On Sale (discounted items)

• page:
  Specify the page number to start scraping from.

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General Options

• max_items_per_url:
  Limits the number of items extracted from each product list page or search results page. The default value is 20, providing a manageable batch size.

• max_retries_per_url:
  Sets the maximum number of retry attempts for each URL or search filter set. The default is 2, ensuring both efficiency and resilience to errors or detection as a bot.

• proxy:
  Proxy configuration is essential for maintaining anonymity and avoiding detection.

  • useApifyProxy: Set to true to use Apify's proxy.
  • apifyProxyGroups: Choose proxy groups (e.g., "RESIDENTIAL").
  • apifyProxyCountry: Choose a country code that matches the target data's location (e.g., "US" for US-based sites).

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Note:

• *When scraping by URLs, search filter options are disabled.
• When scraping by search filters, the URLs field must be left empty (or null).*

---

Output Format

You get the output from the Stockx.com Product Search Scraper stored in a tab. The following is an example of the Information Fields collected after running the Actor.

[ // List of product information
  {
  "id": "ern:product::JY121C177-B11",
  "sku": "JY121C177-B11",
  "name": "JDYSEZEN LIFE DIA - Jurk - sandshell/surf the web",
  "navigation_target_group": "WOMEN",
  "silhouette": "DRESS",
  "supplier_name": "JDYSEZEN LIFE DIA",
  "short_description": null,
  "brand_restriction": {
    "theme_override": null
  },
  "presentation": [
    {
      "__typename": "ProductHorizontalCardPresentation"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "ProductVerticalCardPresentation",
      "preferred_image_kind": null
    },
    {
      "__typename": "ProductGalleryPresentation"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "ProductDetailPresentation"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "ProductDeliveryPresentation"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "ProductUSPPresentation"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "ProductFulfillmentPresentation"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "ProductSizingFitFirstPresentation"
    },
    {
      "__typename": "ProductMixAndMatchPresentation"
    }
  ],
  "brand": {
    "name": "JDY"
  },
  "condition": null,
  "display_price": {
    "tracking_current_amount": 29.99,
    "tracking_discount_amount": null,
    "promotional": null,
    "original": {
      "amount": 2999,
      "currency": "EUR"
    },
    "display_mode": "BLACK_PRICE"
  },
  "simples": [
    {
      "size": "XS",
      "sku": "JY121C177-B1100XS000"
    },
    {
      "size": "S",
      "sku": "JY121C177-B11000S000"
    },
    {
      "size": "M",
      "sku": "JY121C177-B11000M000"
    },
    {
      "size": "L",
      "sku": "JY121C177-B11000L000"
    },
    {
      "size": "XL",
      "sku": "JY121C177-B1100XL000"
    },
    {
      "size": "3XL",
      "sku": "JY121C177-B1103XL000"
    }
  ],
  "default_media_info": {
    "alternative_text": "Wikkeljurk met een blauw bladpatroon op een witte achtergrond; de stoffen hebben een gladde textuur, met klokmouwen en een strikdetail in de taille."
  },
  "small_default_media": {
    "uri": "https://img01.ztat.net/article/spp-media-p1/48c00245241641d1883cccf3dd8bbd8b/d61dff1b2f544441a14e764c715c31af.jpg?imwidth=300"
  },
  "medium_default_media": {
    "uri": "https://img01.ztat.net/article/spp-media-p1/48c00245241641d1883cccf3dd8bbd8b/d61dff1b2f544441a14e764c715c31af.jpg?imwidth=400"
  },
  "large_default_media": {
    "uri": "https://img01.ztat.net/article/spp-media-p1/48c00245241641d1883cccf3dd8bbd8b/d61dff1b2f544441a14e764c715c31af.jpg?imwidth=500"
  },
  "extra_large_default_media": {
    "uri": "https://img01.ztat.net/article/spp-media-p1/48c00245241641d1883cccf3dd8bbd8b/d61dff1b2f544441a14e764c715c31af.jpg?imwidth=780"
  },
  "packshot_image_info": {
    "alternative_text": "Blauwe en witte wikkeljurk, met bladerenpatronen, V-hals, driekwart mouwen, gestrikte zijdetails en een vloeiende silhouet."
  },
  "small_packshot_image": {
    "uri": "https://img01.ztat.net/article/spp-media-p1/8cbd692d1d424c3aa0bc112a73b7c3b6/c43f508f381846759d62f0384bfe2802.jpg?imwidth=300&filter=packshot"
  },
  "medium_packshot_image": {
    "uri": "https://img01.ztat.net/article/spp-media-p1/8cbd692d1d424c3aa0bc112a73b7c3b6/c43f508f381846759d62f0384bfe2802.jpg?imwidth=400&filter=packshot"
  },
  "large_packshot_image": {
    "uri": "https://img01.ztat.net/article/spp-media-p1/8cbd692d1d424c3aa0bc112a73b7c3b6/c43f508f381846759d62f0384bfe2802.jpg?imwidth=500&filter=packshot"
  },
  "extra_large_packshot_image": {
    "uri": "https://img01.ztat.net/article/spp-media-p1/8cbd692d1d424c3aa0bc112a73b7c3b6/c43f508f381846759d62f0384bfe2802.jpg?imwidth=780&filter=packshot"
  },
  "hover_media_info": {
    "alternative_text": "Blauwe en witte bloemenpatroon wikkeljurk met lange mouwen, vastgebonden in de taille, gecombineerd met korte beige enkellaarsjes."
  },
  "small_hover_media": {
    "uri": "https://img01.ztat.net/article/spp-media-p1/f3886032bee6415f8b870e77a5c36304/2f1beadc630e4f0e8b009c897401390a.jpg?imwidth=300"
  },
  "medium_hover_media": {
    "uri": "https://img01.ztat.net/article/spp-media-p1/f3886032bee6415f8b870e77a5c36304/2f1beadc630e4f0e8b009c897401390a.jpg?imwidth=400"
  },
  "large_hover_media": {
    "uri": "https://img01.ztat.net/article/spp-media-p1/f3886032bee6415f8b870e77a5c36304/2f1beadc630e4f0e8b009c897401390a.jpg?imwidth=500"
  },
  "extra_large_hover_media": {
    "uri": "https://img01.ztat.net/article/spp-media-p1/f3886032bee6415f8b870e77a5c36304/2f1beadc630e4f0e8b009c897401390a.jpg?imwidth=780"
  },
  "experience_watermark_large": null,
  "experience_watermark_medium": null,
  "experience_watermark_small": null,
  "product_flags": [],
  "uri": "https://www.zalando.nl/jdy-jdysezen-life-short-dress-jurk-sandshellsurf-the-web-jy121c177-b11.html",
  "in_wishlist": false,
  "benefits": [],
  "reason": null,
  "family_rating": {
    "rating_and_reviews": {
      "rating": {
        "average": 4.4,
        "total_count": 15,
        "formatted_total_count": "(15)"
      }
    }
  },
  "visibility": null,
  "display_price_module": {
    "prices": [
      {
        "__typename": "ProductZDSText",
        "block": {
          "__typename": "ProductZDSTextBlockParagraph",
          "content": [
            {
              "__typename": "ProductZDSTextInlineText",
              "text": "€ 29,99",
              "marks": {
                "text_color": "primary",
                "typography": "bodySmall",
                "is_strike_through": false,
                "has_space": false,
                "font_family": "sansSerif"
              }
            }
          ]
        }
      }
    ],
    "history_explainer": null,
    "additional_text": null,
    "tracking_key": "price_mode:BLACK|||price_experience_id:V001|||price_range:29.99-29.99"
  },
  "from_url": "https://www.zalando.nl/dameskleding-jurken/"
}, // ... Many other product details
]

The scraper returns comprehensive product data with the following fields:

Core Product Information:

• ID: Unique Zalando product identifier for tracking and reference
• SKU: Stock Keeping Unit for inventory management integration
• Name: Complete product title as displayed on Zalando
• Brand: Manufacturer or designer brand name
• Supplier Name: Vendor information for supply chain analysis

Categorization and Targeting:

• Navigation Target Group: Demographic targeting (men, women, children)
• Silhouette: Product shape/style classification for fashion analysis
• Condition: New, used, or refurbished status

Pricing and Commercial Data:

• Display Price: Current selling price with currency information
• Display Price Module: Structured pricing data including discounts and promotions
• Brand Restriction: Availability limitations or exclusive distribution information

Visual Content Assets:

• Default Media Info/Small/Medium/Large/Extra Large: Product images in multiple resolutions for different display purposes
• Packshot Image Info/Small/Medium/Large/Extra Large: Professional product photography without background
• Hover Media Info/Small/Medium/Large/Extra Large: Alternative angle or detail images shown on hover
• Experience Watermark Large/Medium/Small: Branded overlay images for marketing use

Product Attributes:

• Short Description: Concise product summary for quick understanding
• Presentation: Display format and styling information
• Simples: Variant information including sizes, colors, and available options
• Product Flags: Special indicators like "new arrival," "sale," or "limited edition"

User Experience Data:

• URI: Direct product page URL for easy access
• In Wishlist: User engagement indicator
• Benefits: Special offers, free shipping, or return policies
• Reason: Recommendation algorithms or featured product justification
• Family Rating: User review scores and satisfaction metrics
• Visibility: Product prominence and search ranking information

Usage Guide

Step-by-Step Implementation

1. Configuration Setup:
   Prepare your JSON input with either a list of target URLs from Zalando's product listing pages or by setting up appropriate search filters (such as keywords, sorting criteria, etc.). Both scraping modes are supported for flexible data acquisition.

2. Proxy Configuration:
   Select an appropriate proxy location matching your target Zalando country domain to ensure access and localized data accuracy.

3. Volume Planning:
   Set max_items_per_url based on your data requirements and processing capacity to balance completeness and efficiency.

4. Execution:
   Deploy the scraper using your configuration parameters, whether scraping by URLs or by filters.

5. Data Processing:
   Parse and analyze the comprehensive output for your specific business or research needs.

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Best Practices

• URL or Filter Selection:
  For URL scraping, focus on Zalando’s category or listing pages instead of individual product URLs to maximize data coverage.
  For filter-based scraping, use targeted keywords and sorting options for refined data extraction.

• Proxy Management:
  Choose proxy countries that align with your target Zalando domain. This ensures accurate localized data, including pricing, availability, and regional promotions.

• Rate Limiting:
  Implement reasonable delays between requests to avoid detection and rate limits, maintaining scraping efficiency and data quality.

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Common Issue Resolution

• Incomplete Data Extraction:
  Increase the max_retries_per_url value when dealing with slower networks or high-traffic periods.

• Proxy-Related Errors:
  Confirm that your proxy country selection matches your target Zalando domain for optimal access and compatibility.

• Rate Limiting:
  If you encounter scraping restrictions, reduce max_items_per_url or implement longer delays between URL/filter processing to improve success rates.

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Benefits and Applications

Time Efficiency

Manual collection of comprehensive product data from Zalando would require hundreds of hours for even modest datasets. This scraper reduces data collection time from weeks to hours, enabling rapid market analysis and competitive intelligence gathering.

Real-World Applications

Competitive Price Analysis: Monitor competitor pricing strategies across different European markets, identifying pricing patterns and promotional cycles.

Market Research: Analyze product availability, brand distribution, and seasonal trends across Zalando's extensive catalog.

Inventory Intelligence: Track product launches, discontinuations, and stock levels for strategic planning.

Brand Monitoring: Assess brand presence, product positioning, and market penetration across different Zalando country sites.

Business Value

The comprehensive data extracted enables informed decision-making in product sourcing, pricing strategies, market entry planning, and competitive positioning. Fashion businesses can identify market gaps, trending products, and optimal pricing points based on real market data rather than assumptions.

Conclusion

The Zalando Product Search Scraper provides essential data extraction capabilities for professionals working in Europe's fashion e-commerce landscape. With comprehensive data coverage, reliable performance, and multi-country support, this tool enables data-driven insights that can significantly impact business success in the competitive fashion market.

Ready to unlock valuable fashion market intelligence? Deploy the Zalando Product Search Scraper today and transform how you analyze Europe's leading fashion platform.

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