south africa online Fashion retailer Zando on Thursday launched an international e-commerce arm called Zando Global in hopes of competing with fast-fashion Chinese e-commerce retailers Shein and Temu at home.
Shayne and Teme's rapid rise, driven by strong demand for the company's low-priced clothing, including R200 tops and R100 biker pants, has attracted local brick-and-mortar and online fashion retailers catering to budget prices. pressure to find a way to do so.
Temu was launched in South Africa earlier this year.
“With the rise of Shayne and Temu, South African consumers are often hesitant to order from overseas due to concerns about product quality, delivery reliability and return processes,” Zand said in a statement. mentioned in.
“Zando Global steps in as a local hero, offering a reliable alternative for those seeking international products without the anxiety of ordering from overseas.”
To stand out, Zand said its new unit will enable South African shoppers to easily pick up, collect and return goods, offering hassle-free shopping with local operations. We also promise to rigorously check all products before shipping them to customers.
collection point
Zando Global will also utilize local physical collection points for shoppers purchasing a wide range of 200,000 products including fashion, home goods, gadgets and wigs, the retailer said.
Founded in 2012 and part of Africa-focused e-commerce retailer Jumia Group, Zando will use Temu and Shein's logistics partner, Buffalo International Logistics. Free shipping starts from 550 yen.
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Zand's overseas import operations come as US e-commerce giant Amazon.com plans to start operations in South Africa this year. The launch comes at a time when the pandemic has created an opportunity for e-commerce to finally take hold, with South Africa seeing a surge in online shopping and retailers doubling down on investment in response. — (c) 2024 Reuters
