Temu wins High Court copyright battle against fast fashion rival Shein Shein UK claimed that photographs of its products taken by employees were also used on Temu The Independent UK · Aug 13
Zohran Mamdani Targets Walmart, Amazon, Target and Others Over 'Illegal' E-Bikes and E-Scooters: 'Too Many Lives Have Been Cut Short' New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has launched a crackdown on online retailers selling allegedly illegal high-speed e-bikes and e-scooters, targeting major platforms including Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT), Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT), Wayfair Inc. (NYSE:W), Temu parent PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PDD) and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) over public safety concerns. Benzinga · Aug 6
Temu accused of obstructing EU inspection in Ireland The European Union on Friday accused Temu of failing to hand over information during an inspection as part of a probe into the Chinese-owned online retailer. Euronews · Jul 31
AliExpress hit with $629m EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products BRUSSELS - Alibaba's AliExpress was hit with a record €550 million (US$629 million) fine by the European Union on Monday for failing to tackle sales of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products on its platform. Bangkok Post · Jul 27
Manosphere’s Andrew Tate Got Arrested In Florida, And The Video Has Prompted Some Of The Best Memes In Ages Many of these memes poked fun at men who look to Tate for "alpha male" advice, suggesting they may want to reconsider their source. Bored Panda · Jul 21
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods Chinese retail platform handed penalty over listings for items such as counterfeit products and unsafe toys The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
EU slaps €550 million fine on AliExpress over illegal and counterfeit goods The EU’s crackdown on Chinese online marketplaces is accelerating, with aggressive compliance checks and increased charges for imports into the bloc from fast-fashion sites like Temu and Shein. Euronews · Jul 20
How Online Marketplaces Manage Consumer Protection Risks: Temu as a Case Study This article takes Temu as a case study, examining the controls it has put in place and how its approach has evolved since its 2022 launch. International Business Times · Jul 13
Has online shopping from outside the EU become more expensive? Several social media users are claiming that online shopping has become more expensive because of a new EU import charge. The Cube takes a look. Euronews · Jul 7
Is It the End for Temu and Shein? EU's New €3 Customs Duty Could Make Every Haul More Expensive The EU's new €3 customs fee on e-commerce goods affects millions of Temu and Shein shoppers, aiming to protect European businesses but potentially raising prices for consumers. International Business Times UK · Jul 3
Fast fashion: 69% of our clothes contain toxic chemicals The European Union is implementing a new tax on imports, to limit purchases from fast-fashion e-platforms like SHEIN, Temu, and similar. Their bargain price tags hide a toxic reality, as testing reveals these ultra-cheap garments carry a hidden cost to human health. Euronews · Jul 2
EU slaps €3 duty fee on SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress imports A new €3 customs duty takes effect across the EU on 1 July, ending years of tax-free shopping from platforms like SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress and signalling the end for ultra-cheap online hauls. Watch the video. Euronews · Jul 1
South Korea bets big on AI with nearly a trillion dollars in investment South Korea bets big on artificial intelligence with nearly $1 trillion worth of investment through 2029. Also in this edition, Comcast announces it will spin off NBCUniversal into a separate, publicly traded company. Plus France takes aim at Shein, Temu and AliExpress with a new law aimed at curbing ultra-fast… France 24 · Jun 29
French parliament passes fast fashion bill targeting Shein and Temu The French parliament on Monday passed a bill aimed at curbing the rise of fast fashion, targeting major Asian e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu. France 24 · Jun 29
AAP · Jun 21 No referee: the online traps costing Aussies millions Locked out of accounts, charged unfairly or unable to get help, a study has found most Australians suffer online disputes every year.
Evening Standard · Jun 9 Electric shock warning over phone chargers sold on Amazon, B&Q and eBay Which? found nine phone chargers so badly manufactured that anyone using them was at risk of receiving an electric shock
AAP · Jun 9 Aussie retailers under pressure from e-commerce giants Australians are continuing to turn to global e-commerce providers as rising costs weigh on household budgets, heaping more pressure on local retailers.
MarketBeat · Jun 9 Has Temu-Owner PDD's Story Changed After Double Miss? Temu owner PDD keeps sinking. The company is prioritizing long-term competitiveness over short-term results, creating potential for an extended recovery.
AAP · Jun 2 Unsafe toys reaching kids hands through online giants Online retailers like Amazon and Temu are continuing to stock potentially unsafe products targeted at children and infants, consumer advocates claim.
The Independent UK · May 30 Jaecoo 7: Chery on the SUV cake CAR REVIEW: All the Chinese manufacturer has tried to do with ‘the Temu Range Rover’ is to make something that could hold its own in a ridiculously overcrowded sector of the market. In that respect, it succeeded, writes Sean O’Grady
TechRadar · May 29 EU hits Temu with $232 million fine over sale of illegal products Temu hit with a €200 million fine over risky products, including dodgy chargers and harmful baby toys.
France 24 · May 28 Temu faces €200m EU fine over toxic, unsafe products The European Union has slapped a €200 million fine on Chinese retailer Temu for selling products considered toxic or unsafe, including baby toys and electronics. The e-commerce giant disputes the ruling, which came under the EU's Digital Services Act, requiring online platforms to protect consumers from harmful content or products.…
T3 · May 28 Lenovo pulls its controversial G02 retro handheld from sale – starting a chain reaction that could decimate the retro gaming market Lenovo's £60 / $80 retro gaming handheld is no longer available outside of China
The Independent UK · May 28 Chinese internet giant Temu fined €200m over illegal and dangerous products Temu says punishment is unfair and could appeal
The Guardian - UK · May 28 EU fines Temu for failing to stop sale of illegal and dangerous products European Commission finds shoppers on Chinese website very likely to find unsafe items and imposes €200m penalty