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Temu

Online marketplace Temu offers ultra‑cheap fashion, electronics, home goods and toys via third‑party sellers. Temu was launched in September 2022 in the US by PDD Holdings, has rapidly expanded into the UK, European Union, Australia and South Africa, reaching 49 markets by early 2024. After major Super Bowl advertising in 2024, Temu amassed more than 130 million app downloads and 100 million active US users. Facing US tariffs, it pivoted heavily to Europe in 2025, boosting ad spend in the UK, France and Germany where European spend grew 62% year on year in May 2025. 

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US tariffs: Shein and Temu to raise prices this week

Chinese online retail giants Shein and Temu will start raising prices on Friday (25 April) for US consumers in response to a 145% tariff on imports from China.

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Temu turns to UK suppliers to speed up delivery

Chinese online shopping platform Temu has started working with UK-based suppliers as it seeks to shorten delivery times and reduce shipping costs.

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Temu faces EU legal complaint

Temu is facing a legal complaint after 17 companies accused it of breaking EU laws.

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Dr Martens sues Temu in High Court

British footwear brand Dr Martens has launched a lawsuit against Chinese etailer Temu alleging trademark infringement on Google search.

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Temu sues ecommerce rival Shein for supplier 'intimidation'

Chinese shopping app Temu has sued its rival Shein over claims that the fast fashion giant bullied suppliers based in China.

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Shein accuses rival Temu of copying thousands of images

Chinese ecommerce giant Shein has filed a lawsuit in the UK against rival platform Temu for copying seller images used on its site.

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