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Gen Z can't stop buying fast fashion and won't repeat outfits—here's why
Who needs a party dress in 30 minutes? Gen Z, whose personal style is driven by trends, the internet, and never being caught ...
End of tax loophole for Shein starting to have impact, say South African retailers
South Africa's closure of a tax loophole that benefited global discount e-commerce retailers Shein and Temu is starting to ...
How young climate change activists are living a lie
But it was oil that supercharged humanity’s progress. In the greatest leap forward in history, we took flight, moving from ...
Shein hit with complaint from EU consumer group over 'dark patterns'
Pan-European consumers organisation BEUC filed a complaint with the European Commission on Thursday against online ...
Temu and SHEIN traffic slumps under weight of U.S. trade policies
The end of the de minimis exemption impacted U.S. user growth for SHEIN and Temu, with efforts now focused on onshoring and ...
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Shein faces EU complaint over ‘dark patterns’ and pressure tactics
Consumer groups from 21 countries accuse Shein of manipulative sales tactics and deceptive marketing Formal complaint urges ...
Gen Z and the sustainability paradox: Why ideals and shopping habits don't always align
As the summer shopping season kicks off, all eyes are on Gen Z—those born between 1997 and 2012 and whose purchasing power ...
Shein power does little to help Reliance crack e-commerce
The Indian retail behemoth launched an India app for the Chinese fast-fashion brand but reviews have been mixed so far.
Millionaire boss takes a swipe at young Aussies - as she exposes a major double standard
The boss of mining giant Woodside has slammed young Australians, claiming they are hypocrites because they oppose fossil fuel ...
Woodside boss takes aim at ‘young people’ buying Temu and Shein amidst climate crisis
The boss of gas giant Woodside has ignited a storm of backlash after slamming Gen Z. Speaking on Tuesday, Meg O’Neill had ...
Africa Social Commerce Market Databook 2025 | Expansion of E-commerce Platforms into Social Commerce: Focus on Shein, Jumia and Takealot
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 ...