In a case highlighting the challenges small businesses face in protecting intellectual property, Welsh designer Anwen Roberts discovered her unique card designs, featuring Welsh language messages, were being sold on the major e-commerce platform Temu without her consent. Roberts, who runs her design business Draenog in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, expressed shock and heartbreak at finding her…
The ongoing legal feud between fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu has escalated, as Shein has filed a fresh lawsuit against its rival, accusing the China-founded shopping platform of copyright infringement, design theft, and deceptive practices. Filed in a Washington federal court this week, Shein’s latest complaint alleges that Temu, which has rapidly gained popularity in…
PDD Holdings, the parent company of Temu and Pinduoduo, is witnessing an extraordinary surge in profit and revenue, surpassing market expectations as consumers from both the United States and China flock to its bargain shopping platforms for low-cost products. In its first-quarter earnings report released on Wednesday, the Shanghai-based company revealed a staggering 246% surge…
Manchester-based Lucy Clark stumbled upon the retail app Temu in 2023, drawn in by its virtual casino-like allure. With spinning roulette wheels offering cash coupon rewards, countdown timers promising free delivery, and lightning-fast flash discounts, Temu created a shopping experience akin to a thrilling game. “It’s like a virtual treasure hunt,” says Lucy, reflecting on…
The Chinese e-commerce giant, Temu, has made significant revisions to its cash giveaway promotion after facing backlash from customers over privacy concerns regarding the collection of personal data. Originally, participants in the viral promotion were promised cash rewards of up to £50, but were required to consent to the permanent use of extensive personal information…
