Success Story

Notify Me: Product Alert System for Mobile Apps

A unified product alert system enabling real-time engagement, improved UX, and scalable customer retention.
All platforms
are unified under a single product alert system.
Multiple alert types
enable scalable customer engagement.

Technologies

Technologies

Expertise

Expertise
Client Overview

Zalando

Zalando is one of Europe’s leading online retail platforms with 51 million active users across 25 markets. Headquartered in Berlin, Zalando specializes in fashion and lifestyle, managing a high-volume digital ecosystem with global reach.

Industries

Retail, E-commerce, Fashion

Headquarters

Berlin, Germany

Company size

10,000+ employees
Challenges

Fragmented Alerts and Lack of Unified Experience

Zalando’s legacy reminder system created friction in a critical moment of customer intent, limiting engagement, transparency, and scalability.
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Legacy system complexity

An aging architecture lacked transparency, leaving users uncertain about reminder status and outcomes.
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Limited alert capabilities

Only basic back-in-stock alerts were supported, restricting expansion into price drops and other engagement triggers.
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Cross-platform inconsistency

Reminder logic and UX varied across iOS and Android, creating fragmented user experiences.
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Risky system migration

Replacing a live reminder system required ensuring no active alerts were lost during transition.
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Why They Chose Us

Proven Expertise in Customer Lifecycle Platforms

Zalando chose Zoolatech for its ability to modernize legacy systems while enabling scalable, CRM-driven engagement across platforms.
Tailored AI strategy for each client

Mobile engagement systems

Expertise in building cross-platform features that integrate seamlessly into mobile ecosystems.
Tailored AI strategy for each client

CRM integration

Strong capability in aligning product features with CRM systems to enable lifecycle-driven engagement.
Zoolatech is a senior-heavy engineering firm with Silicon Valley roots and a Miami HQ, specializing in legacy modernization, system re-architecture, and AI deployment to drive long-term, compounding value.

2017

Year Founded

600+

Employees

96%

Client Satisfaction
Workflow

Structured Approach to System Modernization

A phased approach ensured seamless migration, platform consistency, and an uninterrupted customer experience.
Phase 1

Discovery and analysis

Assessed legacy system limitations, user flows, and platform inconsistencies.
Phase 2

Architecture design

Designed a centralized reminder system supporting multiple alert types and future extensibility.
Phase 3

Implementation

Built unified Notify Me functionality across iOS and Android platforms.
Phase 4

Migration and validation

Replaced the legacy system while ensuring no active reminders were lost or disrupted.
Phase 5

Integration

Connected Notify Me with CRM, push notifications, and broader engagement channels.
The centralized alert system simplified user journeys, expanded engagement, and enabled consistent cross-platform experiences.
Solution

Centralized Notify Me Architecture

Zoolatech delivered a scalable, unified product alert system across all platforms.
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Simplified alert flow

Reduced steps for setting reminders with clear confirmation and status visibility.
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Multi-type alerts

Supports price drops, back-in-stock notifications, and future event-driven alerts.
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Cross-platform system

Single centralized architecture ensures consistent experience across mobile platforms.
Results

From Legacy Complexity to Scalable Engagement

The new system transformed product alerts into a reliable, high-impact engagement channel.
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Full system replacement

Legacy reminder system fully replaced with a modern, user-friendly solution.
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Expanded engagement use cases

Supports multiple alert types, enabling richer and more targeted customer interactions.
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Consistent experience

A unified system delivers the same behavior and UX across all platforms.
Business Value

A Foundation for Customer Retention at Scale

Zalando now operates a scalable engagement layer supporting advanced lifecycle marketing strategies.
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Higher retention potential

Improved alert experience drives return visits and increases likelihood of conversion.
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Future-ready engagement

Foundation supports deeper integration with push, in-app messaging, and Notification Center initiatives.