Recently-launched fashion chain Ayana could have hundreds of stores, the CEO of its owner Pepkor told Reuters, as the South African retailer targets trendier customers and embraces the fast-fashion ...

Africa's social commerce market is set to boom, projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.2% from 2025 to 2030, reaching USD 9.43 billion. The rise is fueled by mobile internet, fintech innovation, and social ...

The EU has slammed Shein for using fake discounts, manipulative pressure tactics and misleading claims, in breach of consumer ...

Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič announced a fee to counterbalance the cost safety checks for products coming from China – ...

This report provides a detailed data-centric analysis of the social commerce sector in South Africa, covering market opportunities and risks across a range of retail categories. With over 50+ KPIs at ...

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South Africa’s own customs regulations are already a barrier to Shein the shopping experiences. Any global disruption in Shein’s logistics or shipping strategies might lead to further delays ...

with in-store retailing up 8% YTD and online retailing only 4%. The retail market in South Africa is under threat from international online platforms that offer fast fashion at low prices.

Global online giants like Shein and Temu could be among the hardest ... when there was no technology and when everything was done manually... South Africa never had a de minimis rule which means ...

Online shoppers in South Africa are being urged ... With the online shopping boom in 2024, including on platforms like Temu and Shein, criminals have found new opportunities to exploit ...