Ultra-fast fashion brands Shein and Temu are linked to the influx of graded used goods into African markets.

The entities involved

• Shein →

  Chinese-Singaporean online fashion retailer

  • The EU imposed a new duty on small parcels imported from outside the bloc.Mon 17:28
  • The intersection of high-end luxury (Rolex) and fast fashion (Shein) is being influenced by digital inspiration platforms like Pinterest.Thu 21:41
• Temu →

  Chinese online marketplace owned by PDD Holdings

  • PDD Holdings operates Temu and Pinduoduo, two key ventures, and could benefit from Trump-era tariffs.Sun 02:04
  • Online products sold by Temu and Pinduoduo now require SIRIM certification for safety.Thu 17:58
• Africa →

  continent

  • Ghana hosts a global conference on reparatory justice, debating colonial legacy and the government-backed repeal of the Code Noir.Mon 17:37
  • El Nino is causing global weather patterns to bring heat and dryness to various regions, testing global food output.Mon 16:37

Related events

• Shein and Zara are involved in the influx of fast fashion brands into used markets.Aug 10
• Fast fashion brands like Shein are competing with resale market models, such as Uptown Cheapskate.Sep 3
• Africa and Europe are seeking new markets for their processed goods amidst the pressures of the US trade war and associated tariffs.Sep 17
• Procurement issues are observed in African markets.Sep 9
• Political enthusiasm and nationalist policies are driving merchandise sales and refugee returns in Africa.Sep 3