Temu
This coverage explores Temu’s entry, growth strategies, and market activities within the UK retail sector. Reporting highlights its pricing tactics, supply chain model, marketing approaches, and competitive impact on established retailers. Designed for retail executives and brand managers, the coverage provides insights into how Temu’s presence influences consumer expectations, market dynamics, and operational benchmarks across the industry.
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May- 2025 -9 MayFeatures
Why is Rachel Reeves reviewing the Low Value Import Scheme?
The global economy is currently experiencing turbulent times as a result of Donald Trump’s trade war. Currys CEO Alex Baldock, alongside a number of other retail CEOs, recently warned that more Chinese products could “flood” the UK and Europe market through platforms like Temu, Shein and Amazon, as a result.…
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8 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-8/5/25
Next has increased its full-year profit guidance to £1.08bn, up £14m, following an 11.4% rise in Q1 full-price sales, outperforming its 6.5% forecast. The retailer attributed the £55m sales boost to warmer spring weather but cautioned that some demand may have been pulled forward from Q2. While retail sales surged,…
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8 MayOnline & Digital
Amazon launches Haul in the UK as it aims to rival Temu on prices
Amazon has launched its new Haul proposition in the UK, allowing customers to shop “ultra-low-priced” products across multiple categories including fashion, home, and lifestyle. Amazon Haul, which launched in the US last year, will offer customers thousands of products for £20 or less, with the majority under £10 and some…
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Apr- 2025 -28 AprilClothing & Shoes
Shein rises prices by up to 377% for US consumers ahead of tariffs
Fast fashion retailer Shein has increased its prices by up to 377% on certain products in the US in response to the upcoming impact of Trump’s tariff war. Bloomberg data found that price increases for US consumers came into effect on Friday (25, April 2025) with markups varying significantly from…
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24 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-24/4/25
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reviewing the Low Value Import scheme, which allows goods under £135 to enter the UK tariff-free, amid concerns over Chinese companies flooding the market with cheap products. Major retailers like Next, Currys, and Sainsbury’s have warned that such imports could undercut UK businesses. The potential reform…
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24 AprilGovernment
Chancellor mulls ending tariff-free import scheme to combat Chinese dumping
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering ending the Low Value Import scheme, which currently allows online retailers to bring goods worth up to £135 into the country without paying customs duties. The move comes as the UK prepares for an influx of Chinese companies dumping stock for cheap as a result…
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24 AprilOnline & Digital
Temu strengthens commitment to quality assurance with Eurofins Consumer Products Testing partnership
Temu, the international e-commerce platform, is strengthening its product safety and compliance measures through a partnership with Eurofins Consumer Product Testing and Eurofins Assurance, leading global providers of testing, inspection, and certification services. This collaboration aims to support transparency in Temu’s product safety processes, enhance quality control and ensure that…
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14 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-14/4/25
Currys CEO Alex Baldock has warned of a potential influx of Chinese products into UK and European markets, driven by Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods. Baldock and other retail executives, including Buy It Direct’s Nick Glynne, expressed concerns that Chinese manufacturers may redirect goods originally destined for the US…
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14 AprilNews
Currys CEO warns of ‘flood’ of Chinese products amid Trump tariffs
The head of Currys has warned that more Chinese products will “flood” the UK and Europe market through platforms like Temu, Shein and Amazon, following Donald Trump’s China tariffs and its effects on US trade.Alongside other retail executives, Alex Baldock warned that Chinese factories selling directly to marketplaces or platforms…
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Mar- 2025 -24 MarchFeatures
Are consumers stuck in an endless cycle of ‘aesthetic’ dupes?
The retail landscape is increasingly defined by a relentless cycle of “aesthetic” dupes – fast, trend-driven products designed to mimic high-end styles at a fraction of the cost. From Pinterest and Primark’s new trend-inspired collection to Temu’s staggering 77% product overlap with Amazon – where every tenth item is identical,…
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