Jumia, Africa’s biggest online retailer, is ramping up the number of China-based merchants on its platforms as it struggles ...

The fast-fashion behemoth Shein is reportedly aiming to launch a pop-up store in South Africa as part of its ongoing global expansion. Since its founding in China, Shein and its rival Temu have ...

JOHANNESBURG, July 24 (Reuters) - Fast-fashion giant Shein, known for its $5 tops and $10 dresses, will open a pop-up store in Johannesburg, South Africa in August as the online retailer aims to ...

Shein is under siege in South Africa. It is losing market share, and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is set to withdraw all its concessions. In March, SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter ...

Shein had been available locally for some time before Temu launched in the country in January 2024, and early last year, the platforms experienced such a surge in orders from South Africa that its ...

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 ...

If Shein downsizes its operations or streamlines inventory to manage costs, South Africans may notice a smaller range of styles, sizes, or seasonal items available. South Africa’s own customs ...