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Warning as one-third of children’s sunglasses fail Which? testing

Researchers bought 20 pairs of sunglasses from online marketplaces such as Amazon, AliExpress, eBay, and Temu. Here’s what they found

The Independent UK

Third of sunglasses sold online pose risk to children’s eyesight – Which?

None of the 20 pairs of sunglasses Which? bought from online marketplaces could be sold legally in the UK, the consumer group warned.

Evening Standard

3 Major Players in the Auto Industry Are Partnering. Here’s How an Expert Says It Will Improve Your Car-Buying Experience

A new partnership between Kelly Blue Book, AutoTrader, and AutoCheck is being touted as the start of a fully transparent used car marketplace. Some are saying it’s the future of car buying. Others think it’s just a brand deal that won’t make much of a dent in the marketplace.

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French Senate approves bill to regulate ultra-fast fashion

The French Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation aimed at regulating the ultra fast-fashion industry. The bill specifically targets Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu while imposing stricter environmental standards on the rapidly growing sector.

Radio France Internationale

French Senate backs law to regulate ultra fast fashion giants Shein and Temu

The new legislation would impose eco-taxes, advertising bans, and influencer restrictions, but critics believe the bill falls short of its initial environmental ambitions.

Euronews

How Trump’s trade war is supercharging the fast fashion industry

When US President Donald Trump introduced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports the goal was to bring manufacturing back to American soil and protect local jobs.

The Conversation

Here’s What Temu and Shein Are Doing To Combat Tarrifs

It’s no secret that fast fashion giants Temu and Shein have upended the global retail landscape. Offering unbelievably low prices and lightning-fast shipping, these companies have found loyal customers across the world—but especially in the United States. However, their business model is now under increased scrutiny as governments, particularly the…

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‘Y’all see that?’: Woman buys 2 bars of Dove body soap. Then she takes a closer look and can’t believe what she’s seeing

With the rise of online retailers like Temu and DHgate, product dupes are fast and easy to come by. No more shelling out your hard-earned money for the real thing (whether it’s the same quality is a debate, however.) Do those dupes extend to beauty products, though? One woman on…

The Mary Sue

SHEIN Ditches London IPO? Why the Fast Fashion Giant Is Now Eyeing Hong Kong Instead

Despite receiving the green light from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, SHEIN encountered delays with the China Securities Regulatory Commission.

International Business Times UK

Shein Targets 2.5 Million Safety and Quality Tests—Will This Effort Be Enough for EU?

After getting targeted by the European Commission, Shein announced a new effort to conduct millions of safety and quality tests. Will it be enough?

International Business Times UK

The Woodside boss’s attacks on my generation are blatant scapegoating – and we see straight through them

Meg O’Neill’s comments that young people are ‘ideological’ about fossil fuels while ordering from Temu are a blatant attempt to shift responsibility away from her industry

The Guardian - AU

Woodside boss says young people ‘ideological’ on fossil fuels while ‘happily ordering from Temu’

Meg O’Neill tells energy industry conference that individual consumers’ role in driving emissions is ‘missing’ in conversations about fossil fuels

The Guardian - AU

Shein accused of breaking EU law with manipulative sales tactics

The EU has slammed Shein for using fake discounts, manipulative pressure tactics and misleading claims, in breach of consumer laws and called for urgent redress.

Euronews

EU's €2 handling charge for cheap imports to snare Chinese products

Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič announced a fee to counterbalance the cost safety checks for products coming from China – and hopefully curbing numbers of packages sent to Europe.

Euronews

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The Independent UK

Girl, 12, may never fully regain feeling in her hands after super strength nail glue leaves her with major burns

A stark warning has been issued by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) to the public about extremely potent and dangerous nail glues

International Business Times UK

Shein and Temu Orders Just Got Costlier — With One Big Exception

Tariffs and new rules raise costs for US shoppers on Shein and Temu, while Europeans enjoy relatively minor price increases.

International Business Times

EU Plans Two-euro Flat Fee On Small Parcels From Outside Bloc

The EU said Tuesday that it was preparing to impose a two-euro ($2.25) flat fee on the billions of low-value packages that flood into the bloc each year, the great majority from China.

The Independent UK

US-China deal to slash tariffs also eases burden on cheap packages

Online shoppers in the U.S. will see a price break on their purchases valued at less than $800 and shipped from China after the Trump administration reached a truce with Beijing over sky-high tariffs

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Hallmark Price Increase Due to Tariffs: What You Need to Know

Even some companies with U.S.-based manufacturing are impacted by the Trump administration’s trade dispute.

Marie Claire

How Trump’s Trade War Is Affecting 6 High-Street Fashion Brands

On Friday, the president ended a loophole that had allowed affordable products from China to remain exempt from tariffs.

The Guardian - US

Tech giants beat quarterly expectations as Trump’s tariffs hit the sector

What’s new in AI – from effects on job market to Meta’s new app and ChatGPT changes – and a look at Musk’s first term

Evening Standard

Amazon to roll out low-cost Haul service in the UK

The launch comes as Amazon seeks to battle the rapid growth of Chinese-linked e-commerce rivals Temu and Shein.

Fashion Times

Woman Paid Hundreds for a Custom Prom Dress. The Dress She Received Was Held Together With 'Hot Glue'

A custom dress commissioned to make prom extra special instead ruined the night when an ill-fitting glue-gunned garment was delivered hours before the event.

Reason

5 Times the Trump Team Told Americans To Accept Being Poorer

Trump's comment about how "dolls" will "cost a couple of bucks more" is the latest in a long trend of nationalist conservatives disparaging affordable stuff.

International Business Times

US Ends Duty-free Shipping Loophole For Low-cost Goods From China

The United States on Friday ended a tariff exemption for goods shipped from China worth less than $800, dealing a major blow to popular e-commerce sites such as Shein and Temu, whose cheap items consumers have come to rely on.

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