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Amazon Opens Walk-In Centre in Cape Town to Expand Market Share in South Africa

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Amazon has launched a walk-in centre in Cape Town, South Africa, aimed at supporting independent sellers and helping them grow their businesses. This move is part of Amazon’s strategy to capture more market share in Sub-Saharan Africa, where it competes with local e-commerce leader Takealot, owned by Naspers.

Robert Koen, Managing Director of Amazon Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighted the importance of expanding Amazon’s product range to attract more customers. The company’s global marketplace relies heavily on independent sellers, with over 60% of Amazon’s sales worldwide coming from small- and medium-sized businesses. The new centre in Cape Town is designed to help these sellers reach a wider customer base by offering various services, including on-the-spot registration for selling on Amazon.co.za, training, product imaging, cataloguing assistance, and shipping and logistics support.

Since Amazon launched in South Africa in May of the previous year, the Cape Town centre represents the company’s first significant infrastructure in the region. Koen reported positive results from the recent holiday season, with the company exceeding its goals and seeing strong feedback from first-time shoppers, particularly appreciating the speed of delivery.

 

Huawei Slashes Prices on Premium Devices During JD.com Promotion

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Huawei announced significant price cuts on several high-end devices, including smartphones, headphones, watches, and tablets, offering discounts of up to 3,000 yuan ($411) during a special promotion on JD.com. The “Super Brand Day” event, which took place over the weekend, saw Huawei reducing prices on its premium range of products, as part of a limited-time offer running from Saturday evening to midnight on Sunday. This move is part of Huawei’s ongoing efforts to boost sales and attract more customers amidst increasing competition in the tech market.

 

Mexico Implements New Tariffs, E-commerce Giants Like Shein and Temu Could Be Affected

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Mexico’s tax authority, SAT, introduced new tariffs on Tuesday aimed at strengthening the surveillance of goods imported from Asia. This move may significantly impact popular online retailers like Shein and Temu, as both companies are based in China, which does not have an international treaty with Mexico.

Under the new regulations, goods entering Mexico through courier companies from countries without such treaties will be subject to a 19% duty. Goods entering from Canada and the U.S., which are part of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), will face a 17% duty if their value exceeds $50 but is under $117. Additionally, goods valued over $1 from countries with international treaties with Mexico will also be charged a 19% duty.

The SAT stated that the new tariffs were designed to combat “abusive practices” and that goods previously exempt from duties will now be taxed. These changes, effective from January 1, align with broader tax reforms targeting e-commerce. On December 19, President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration announced a decree imposing import duties of up to 35% on various goods, including clothing and home products, to curb tax evasion and ensure fair competition for local businesses.

This decision could disrupt Mexico’s IMMEX program, which allows foreign companies to import goods tax-free for U.S. market sales. E-commerce giants Shein and Temu, in particular, could face challenges due to the higher tariffs, as they compete with established U.S. retailers such as Walmart and Amazon.