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How Amazon is on the verge of disrupting local e-commerce
The e-commerce giant will not only be fighting Takealot, but also China’s Shein, which has made inroads in the domestic market
14 January 2024 - 17:34
Amazon’s much-anticipated entry into SA this year is expected to disrupt the dominance of Naspers-owned Takealot, the logistics infrastructure of which has been at a big competitive advantage.
Despite Amazon’s deep pockets, rival Shein has already made inroads. How could this cocktail affect the dynamics in the market?..
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