Articles about Shein

Superbalist turns to AI search to fend off rivals

The portal reworks its strategy to stay visible in AI-driven search, as global platforms reshape how South Africans shop online.

Takealot reaches double-digit growth, 4.8m active shoppers

SA’s biggest online shopping site sees a 14% increase in customers from last year, reaching 4.8 million active shoppers.

Foundational flaws in SA laws hinder e-commerce growth

South Africa’s regulatory framework for e-commerce has key gaps in foreign direct investment rules and lacks protection for emerging domestic players, says a new report.

Takealot extends e-commerce lead despite arrival of disruptors

The Naspers-owned group maintains its grip on the market, despite multinational e-commerce disruptors like Amazon, Shein and Temu gaining momentum in SA.

Shein, Temu growth puts thousands of SA retail jobs at risk

A new report urges urgent digital transformation, including AI adoption, to counter rising competition from Shein and Temu to avoid thousands of job losses.

ITWeb TV: Mall of Africa harnesses tech amid Shein, Temu disruption

Waterfall City is adopting smart retail tech and flexible leasing to counter rising competition from global e-commerce platforms.

Amazon SA expands offerings with new categories

The e-commerce site adds groceries, pet food, vitamins and supplements to its category offerings for customers nationwide.

ITWeb TV: Mrs SA semi-finalist seizes opportunity in e-commerce

Sanele Simmons, CEO of Mall For Women, turned her high school dream into a successful e-commerce platform.

Temu sees growth in SA, a year since launch

The global Chinese e-commerce platform has recorded growing local consumer uptake since it launched in the South African market.

Amazon.co.za sees online shopping growth

The e-commerce giant sees thousands of new customers shop on the store every week, as it onboards a multitude of independent sellers.

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.