Temu offers same day delivery in SA
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Whether you are scrolling on Facebook, TikTok or Instagram, you've probably seen ads for Temu.
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In the last year, the super affordable e-commerce site has exploded and become one of the most popular shopping sites in the world.
It officially launched in the US in 2022 and entered the South African market in 2024.
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Temu is working on cutting its delivery times across the world and broadening its merchandise selection.
To do so, the company is rolling out a new local warehouse dispatch and fulfilment option in South Africa.
This new initiative will also launch in the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, among many others.
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South African shoppers will now be able to get same-day delivery.
How it works
Eligible products will be labelled with "local warehouse". This indicates they are stocked in domestic facilities and dispatched from within SA.
Biz Community says this enables faster and more reliable fulfilment, especially in high-demand shopping seasons.
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It will also allow Temu to create and provide new categories, such as furniture, home goods, and other bigger, bulkier items. This was previously not possible due to international shipping constraints.
The launch of local warehouse dispatch marks an exciting step forward in our mission to deliver a faster, smoother, and more satisfying shopping experience. By bringing products closer to our South African consumers, we’re not only improving reliability but also expanding the variety of items available to meet local needs and tastes. It’s all about making shopping with Temu even more convenient and rewarding.
Temu has already introduced its local warehouse dispatch services to Europe and North America.
The company does not own the warehouses and works with third-party logistics providers.
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