Shein

African retailers are facing mounting pressure from Chinese e-commerce giants Shein and Temu, whose cheap, fast-shipped fashion and goods are winning over consumers across the continent. The debate centres on how local shops and traders can respond, whether through pricing, regulation, or highlighting faster delivery and quality. Concerns include the impact on local manufacturing and jobs as imports surge.

German media are flagging changes taking effect in November that online shoppers using Klarna and PayPal need to know about, as part of broader consumer updates covering buy-now-pay-later services, deliveries from Shein and other retailers, and car insurance. Separately, analysts at TD Cowen have lowered their price target for Klarna shares.