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Forever 21 set to close all stores

The retailer cited competition from online rivals, but some said the brand didn't resonate with today's youth

Salon

Forever 21 Blames Shein and Temu for Their Downfall as They Prepare to Close All U.S. Stores

Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy again and will shut down all U.S. stores, blaming Shein, Temu, and shifting consumer trends for its downfall.

Latin Times

Tom Cotton gingerly steps on Trump’s toes as he eviscerates TikTok in book

Republican seeks to shine light on major threat to US interests in Seven Things You Can’t Say About China – but may come to regret his moves as missteps

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Temu app: Can it be trusted? How it works and why prices are so low

How the Temu app operates and the reasons behind its low-cost offerings

Evening Standard

The secret behind Temu’s rock-bottom prices

Temu has made a remarkable entry in the global e-commerce landscape, quickly becoming the fifth largest online marketplace in France. Critics claim Temu’s ultra-competitive pricing relies on unfair practices. Yet its success stems from the powerful—and proven—business model of its parent company, Pinduoduo, which started as an online marketplace for…

The Conversation

UK marketplace sellers face ‘second Brexit’ hit from Trump’s US import rules

End of ‘de minimis’ policy for Chinese goods also expected to hit bigger online fashion retailers such as Asos and Boohoo

The Guardian - UK

UK urged to close tax loophole to prevent ‘massive influx’ of Shein and Temu goods

Campaigners and retailers say Britain should follow US and EU in phasing out exemption on duties for low-value parcels

The Guardian - UK

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Shein, Temu Face Cost Of Adapting To New US Customs Rules

US tariffs on Chinese imports and the closing of a customs loophole will wreak disruption on the business models of e-commerce giants Shein and Temu, with consumers potentially bearing the brunt of the cost, analysts say.

International Business Times

China tariffs may have widespread effect

The tariffs could cause chaos in the automobile and fast fashion industries

Salon

US Postal Service resumes accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong hours after saying it wouldn't

Move followed US introduction of tariffs on Chinese imports and removal of long-standing duty-exemption rule, but is no longer in effect

TechRadar

EU Seeks New Import Fee On E-commerce Packages

The European Commission announced Wednesday it would seek to impose new fees on e-commerce imports, as part of efforts to tackle a surge of "harmful" products into the bloc -- the bulk of them from China.

International Business Times

EU to tighten checks on goods sold by sites such as Shein and Temu

European Commission also urges EU lawmakers to phase out exemption on customs duties for parcels under €150

The Guardian - UK

USPS reverses order suspending packages from Hong Kong and China amid Trump trade war

U.S. president says he’s in ‘no hurry’ to defuse the new trade war between Washington and Beijing

The Independent UK

U.S. Postal Service reverses decision to stop accepting packages from China, after Trump ends ‘de minimis’ exemption used by Temu and Shein

Chinese packages under $800 were exempt from tariffs owing to the “de minimis” exemption, now ended under new U.S. rules that came into effect Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports

A sweeping new U.S. tariff on products made in China is expected to increase the prices American consumers pay for a wide array of products

The Guardian - US

‘I can’t order 100 pieces of junk for $15?’: How Trump’s tariff will hit fast-fashion devotees

The 10% levy on goods imported from China closes a loophole used by Temu and Shein. Experts say it may only tighten their grip on Americans

Fortune

Temu’s owner sheds billions in value over fears about a little-known element in Trump’s trade crackdown

The elimination of the so-called de minimis trade rule could wreak havoc on Temu, Shein, and other direct-from-China merchants.

Fortune

Temu, Shein, and Amazon to be held liable by the EU for dangerous and illegal products they sell, report says

A high number of “products that are unsafe, counterfeit, or otherwise noncompliant leads to serious safety and health risks,” the draft proposal said, per the FT.

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95 Hilarious Shopping Fails That Prove You Should Always Read The Reviews (New Pics)

The online shopping gods work in mysterious ways. The post 95 Hilarious Shopping Fails That Prove You Should Always Read The Reviews (New Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

International Business Times

US To Tighten Trade Rules To Hit Low-cost China Shipments

The United States unveiled a new rule Friday to tighten an exemption allowing low-value imports to enter the country duty-free, taking aim at Chinese shipments that might be benefiting from it.

TechRadar

TikTok among six tech firms under fire for sending Europeans' personal data to China

Temu, Xiaomi, AliExpress, Shein, WeChat, and TikTok are in breach of EU laws, say experts. Here's what we know so far.

Pedestrian.tv

Aussie Billionaire Calls On Government To Investigate Shein & Temu: ‘It’s A Real Worry’

I think it’s worth an investigation."

International Business Times

Chinese Apps Including TikTok Hit By Privacy Complaints In Europe

Prominent Austria-based privacy campaign group NOYB (None of Your Business) said it has lodged six complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi -- in its first such action against Chinese companies.

The Conversation

Amazon is no longer a retail site for customers but a service platform for its sellers

Since its founding in 1994, Amazon has undergone exponential growth. Initially an online bookstore, the company has evolved into a global e-commerce powerhouse. Yet its reach extends far beyond retail. Amazon is also a dominant force in technology infrastructure (Amazon Web Services, or AWS), digital entertainment (Prime Video, Twitch, Kindle),…

Evening Standard

MPs ‘horrified’ after Shein dodges questions over forced labour

The fast fashion retailer was quizzed by the Business and Trade Committee amid reports of plants for a UK stock market float.

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