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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Ziyad Jamal

Young People Have Become Addicted To 'Blackout Shopping' Despite Later Regretting It

Young people are experiencing regret when making orders from Shein and TikTok Shop as the thrill of online shopping soon wares out. (Credit: cottonbro studio/Pexels)

Today's youth have developed a habit of purchasing clothing items through fast fashion sites online, but their enthusiasm over their purchases is rarely lasting.

The trend involves young people scrolling through Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein or TikTok Shop and regularly making big orders. The incentive to shop on fast fashion sites is attributed to the quick turnaround customers endure from ordering to receiving the items, plus the cheap costs of the clothes.

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