Why Shein is under fire in South Africa | City Press - News24
Mar 19, 2023 · Popular Chinese online clothing store Shein is in government’s sights due to complaints from local clothing shops and trade unions that it is finding loopholes to bring clothes into the country at superlow prices.
'Customs are insane.' Some Shein shoppers shocked by sudden
Aug 31, 2023 · Many of Shein's South African clients are up in arms, as they are suddenly forced to pay much more for their imported clothing. Across social media platforms, customers are reporting a sudden sharp increase in customs tax.
Shein is growing in SA. And it isn’t even trying that hard
Aug 19, 2023 · Shein is the most downloaded shopping app on South Africa’s Google Play store. And it isn’t even trying that hard. The Singapore-based fast-fashion brand launched in the country at the foot of the continent during the Covid-19 pandemic and is expanding via word-of-mouth and by offering first-time buyer discounts.
Shein is under investigation in South Africa - Rest of World
Mar 22, 2023 · Shein has become popular in South Africa, including Cape Town, but the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is investigating the company. Local labor groups allege the fast fashion giant is skirting import taxes, giving it an unfair advantage.
Big Shein and Temu legal battle could spill over to South Africa
Sep 18, 2024 · The outcome of the latest legal battle between Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu could significantly impact the latter’s operations in South Africa, a major legal firm says.
S. Africa: Chinese fashion retailer Shein to face Govt. investigation ...
Mar 22, 2023 · "Shein — loved by shoppers, hated by rivals — is under investigation in South Africa" On Monday, March 13, South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition announced an investigation into Chinese online fast-fashion retailer Shein following concerns over its import practices.
Bad news for people who shop at Temu and Shein in South Africa
Oct 23, 2024 · South Africa has seen the entry of American e-commerce giant Amazon and the rise of Temu, which, along with fellow Chinese clothing manufacturer Shein, has been taking over online shopping in...
Good news for Shein and Temu shoppers in South Africa
SARS’s decision to apply a 45% tariff on imported clothing products was floated after retailers and the textile industry accused major Chinese online retailers, Shein and Temu, of exploiting a...
Shein: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
Sep 30, 2024 · Fast-fashion giant Shein will open a pop-up store in Johannesburg, South Africa in August as the online retailer aims to expand its brand recognition in the country. Alibaba’s latest...
Shein's pop-up store ruffles South African retail sector - TimesLIVE
Sep 6, 2024 · Chinese-founded e-commerce retailer Shein has divided opinion with its first physical pop-up store in South Africa that lured bargain-hunters and spurred a tax change after rivals said the...