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Cheap deals and gaming: How China's Temu conquered Europe

Low prices and an aggressive marketing strategy, including a gamified shopping experience, made Temu one of Europe’s most downloaded apps in 2024.

Euronews

How Temu Helps a Small German Seed Seller Turn Passion into Growth

Nico Edelmann had a solid seed business on paper—tens of thousands of orders a year across Germany, a loyal customer base, and a broad catalog of over 250 varieties. But rising advertising costs were eating into his profits.

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Etsy, eBay, and Shein reel as ‘de minimis’ tariff exemption ends, adding hefty charges

The end of the de minimis tariff exemption will add substantial costs to international shipments under $800, impacting both consumers and small retailers.

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Does Trump’s tariff on small packages mean no more cheap online shopping?

A longstanding exemption that let people skip import fees on packages valued at less than $800 ended on Friday

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Trump Ends De-Minimis Exemptions To All Countries: How This Will Impact Your Online Shopping

President Donald Trump’s executive order, which ends de minimis exemptions, is set to take effect on Friday. This will effectively close the duty-free shipping loophole that allowed small commercial packages worth $800 or less to enter the United States without being subject to taxes or tariffs.

Benzinga

Is PDD Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold in September 2025?

PDD’s earnings surprise lifted shares to YTD highs, yet management signals caution ahead. Could the stock be a smart buy for the next month?

Barchart

French Snack Brand Taps Temu for Jolt of Growth

Some of the best ideas start with a simple spark. For Ludovic Rachou and his two best friends, that moment came during a trip, where they discovered a new way to deliver energy:

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Trump's 'Discriminatory' Tech Regulation Claims Attract EU Pushback, Brussels Cites Action Against Tiktok, Temu To Make Its Point

On Tuesday, the EU firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's accusations that its landmark digital regulations unfairly target American tech giants, pointing to the last three enforcement actions against Chinese-owned AliExpress, Temu and TikTok as proof of neutrality.

Benzinga

Gaming Fans Are Flocking to Temu to Buy Hard-to-Find Titles

Collectors are turning to Temu for rare video games. Miami-based A2Z Games leads the trend, proving physical discs and cartridges still matter in 2025.

Player One

Temu Resumes Direct China-US Shipping, Increases Ad Spend Following Trump Trade Truce That Cuts Chinese Tariffs

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) rival bargain ecommerce platform Temu has resumed direct shipments from Chinese factories to U.S. consumers and boosted advertising spending after a trade truce between Washington and Beijing reduced tariff pressures.

Benzinga

Postal services around the world suspend deliveries to US: how will it affect you?

Suspensions including from Australia and Europe come after Donald Trump removed a rule exempting parcels worth less than US$800 from his tariffs

The Guardian - AU

German watchdog received more platform complaints than EU counterparts

The Federal Network Agency said it started four administrative proceedings against online platforms.

Euronews

What are super apps and how do they differ?

We explore what Super Apps are and why they are here to stay.

TechRadar

German Refurbished Phone Seller Gains Growth and Margin Lift with Temu

Trendyoo, a Frankfurt-based seller of refurbished iPhones, has become a dominant player in its field. It holds over half the market share in Germany’s refurbished phone segment, where second-hand devices account for about 18% of smartphones in use.

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The Independent UK

So long, Claire’s Accessories – but you deserved to fail

COMMENT: Much as it’s sad to see yet another high-street stalwart fall, the brand’s combination of cheap tat and overblown prices isn’t particularly worth mourning, argues Helen Coffey

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Amazon Is Launching Its Own ‘Trusted’ Version Of Temu And Shein & Can We Fucking Not?

Ultra-cheap retailers are on the rise and Amazon wants to cash in. But that doesn’t mean its a good thing.

Euronews

Estate of late rapper MF DOOM sues Temu over alleged counterfeit merchandise

The estate of the beloved late rapper calls Temu “one of the most unethical companies operating in today’s global marketplace.”

International Business Times

In China's Factory Heartland, Warehouses Weather Trump Tariffs

Labourer Shuai Hang went a week without work earlier this year when sky-high US tariffs on Chinese goods overwhelmed the warehouse he works at and slowed the company's US-bound parcels to a trickle.

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The Guardian - UK

B&Q boss urges Reeves to end tax breaks that favour online Chinese rivals

Plea about ‘de minimis’ rule, which has underpinned the rise of the online specialists Shein and Temu

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How Temu Helped a UK Candy Startup Exploded Sweets Take Off

Exploded Sweets, a small UK candy company, had a big idea: make freeze-dried sweets a hit with everyday shoppers.

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Benzinga

Amazon Rival Temu Feels The Heat As Trump Kills De Minimis Loophole—Ends Free Ride For 1.3 Billion Parcels

President Donald Trump eliminated the global “de minimis exemption” last week, ending duty-free treatment for packages worth $800 or less entering the United States.

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How a UK Refurbished Tech Seller Is Creating Jobs and Driving Growth Through Temu’s Trusted Platform

Yasin didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur. In 2009, he was just trying to help a friend who had shipped phones to South Africa and never got paid. His advice at the time was simple: “Don’t ship on credit, buy it yourself and sell directly.”

Euronews

Temu joins EU's growing list of online platforms under investigation

The list of online platforms under investigation for potential breaches of the EU’s Digital Services Act continues to grow, with the latest addition being Chinese site Temu. In total, 14 proceedings have been opened against 10 platforms, targeting issues from product safety to protection of minors.

Benzinga

Alibaba, Amazon, Shein Brace For Impact As Trump Nixes Duty-Free Threshold

President Donald Trump has introduced a sweeping tariff policy aimed squarely at online retail giants such as Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:PDD), the parent of Temu, and fast-fashion heavyweight Shein.

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