German Fashion Brand Vicinity Sparks Outrage With Inflated Shipping Costs and 'Free Palestine' Message
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
German fashion brand Vicinity has angered Israeli customers by charging a 358 shekel shipping fee and displaying a "Free Palestine" message on its website. The exorbitant shipping cost was not applied to orders from neighboring countries, suggesting a targeted policy against Israel. The Israeli importer, Cactus TLV, has reduced its business with the brand but continues to sell existing stock.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- German fashion brand Vicinity charged Israeli customers 358 shekels for shipping.
- Vicinity displayed a "Free Palestine" message alongside the inflated shipping costs.
- Shipping to neighboring countries like Jordan and Cyprus was free.
- The Israeli importer, Cactus TLV, has reduced its business with Vicinity.
- Cactus TLV continues to sell Vicinity products from existing stock.
Israeli customers attempting to purchase items from the German streetwear brand Vicinity were met with a significant price hike for shipping, amounting to 358 shekels, accompanied by a "Free Palestine" message. A review of the website revealed that shipping to neighboring countries like Jordan, Cyprus, and Greece incurred no additional cost, indicating the inflated price was not due to distance but a deliberate policy targeting Israel. Vicinity's clothing and sneakers are imported into Israel by the local distributor "Cactus TLV," which operates a store in Dizengoff Center. Ido, the owner of Cactus TLV, commented that the brand's actions seemed "typical" of Germans and stated that his company had reduced its business dealings with Vicinity. He added that Cactus TLV still has existing stock and continues to sell Vicinity products through its website and physical store.