Articles about Shein

SA retailers jittery over Temu, Shein Black Friday plans

As SA’s e-commerce sector grows, retailers worry the Chinese e-tailers will take a large chunk of Black Friday’s anticipated R1.3 billion online revenue.

Online fashion retailer Zando to cease operations in SA

Zando owner Jumia prepares to close its local subsidiary in South Africa and Tunisia, to focus on markets with stronger growth potential.

Amazon curates ‘Shop Mzansi’ storefront in SA

Shop Mzansi showcases brands from new, emerging and established South African businesses, says the e-tailer.

Amazon, Takealot accelerate strategies amid competition

Local e-commerce players Amazon.co.za and Takealot.com ramp up efforts to better compete against Chinese online retailers Temu and Shein.

SA online shoppers dismayed at import duties

As the taxman officially announces a start date to impose higher import taxes on smaller clothing items, the majority of surveyed South Africans oppose the move.

Local e-commerce bewildered as SARS delays new import duties

The SA e-commerce and clothing retail sectors are “puzzled and surprised” by the taxman’s delay in implementing higher import taxes on global online purchases.

Temu, Shein winning over African shoppers

The Chinese multinational e-commerce sites gain popularity across Africa due to their affordable product offerings and free shipping.

Global sales via social media expected to reach $2tn by 2025

According to DHL, 75% of online shoppers in Africa use smartphones as their primary purchasing device.

Superbalist eyes reinvention amid Temu, Shein competition

Takealot Group boosts investment in its online fashion retailer, to modify its business model amid rising competition from Chinese multinational e-tailers

E-tailer Temu sees strong demand from SA shoppers

The Chinese multinational e-tailer sees growing demand for its products in SA, as it looks to expand its product categories.

Entrepreneur body shares Takealot’s concerns on Temu, Shein

The Institute of Chartered Entrepreneurs supports Takealot’s call for e-commerce sector reforms to level the playing field for e-tailers.

Uproar over SA’s new import duties for e-commerce

Over 17 000 locals protest against the imminent introduction of higher import taxes for small items bought from global e-tailers.