Zalando’s Erfurt Plant Closure: 2,700 Jobs Lost, Sparking Outrage and the Label ‘Ugly Face of Capitalism’

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Online fashion retailer Zalando is planning the closure of its logistics center in Erfurt, Germany, a decision that will lead to the elimination of 2,700 jobs. This significant move has drawn sharp criticism from political figures, particularly concerning the company’s communication strategy surrounding the closure. The situation has been controversially described by some as revealing «the ugly face of capitalism.»