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November
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New warnings over popular online shopping site Temu

By avi maxwel / in , , , , , /

A warning about cybersecurity has been issued online for shoppers using popular fast fashion sites like Temu, Shein and Wish.

“Do you know that saying: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is?”

Katie Ring, also known as The Self Defense Girl online, put the question to her followers on TikTok.

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She was responding to a bevy of recent criticism made by customers of Temu, which sells products including home decor, electronics, pet supplies, sports and toys.

A number of people have reported having their bank account hacked, or their details leaked, after purchasing items from Temu.

But no evidence has been found of Temu releasing customers’ details or the site being involved in any data breaches.

7NEWS.com.au has approached Temu for comment.

Ring noted the low prices on Temu, saying she personally thinks it’s “too good to be true”.

“It’s going to be a no for me,” Ring said in her viral TikTok.

But she knows many people will still use Temu and other similar platforms anyway,

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May
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The ultra-cheap Chinese shopping site Temu is becoming the new online dollar store

By avi maxwel / in , , , , , , , /

Temu, which is based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a subsidiary of Chinese commerce company PDD Holdings.STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

  • Temu is the internet’s new discount store with bargain prices that rival dollar chains.

  • It’s run as a marketplace where sellers, who are mostly based in China, sell directly to consumers.

  • Since its US launch in September, it has become the most downloaded app on Google Play and Apple.

Temu is fast becoming the internet’s local dollar store.

This Chinese-owned, but US-headquartered e-commerce platform, is run as a marketplace where sellers – who are predominantly based in China – sell products to customers in the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. It consists of an app and website and has made waves in the US since its launch in Sept.

Its splashy marketing campaigns – including two 30-second spots at this year’s Superbowl, which were estimated to cost $14 million – set out to convince shoppers that it’s possible “to shop like a billionaire” even when you’re penny-pinching.

And it seems to be working. Temu’s app sped past Amazon, TikTok, and Instagram to reach the top of the download charts on both apples and Google Payand its ultra-low prices

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April
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Walmart Redesigns App And E-Commerce Site; Aims To Transform Shopping Experience

By avi maxwel / in , , , , , , , , /

Walmart Inc.’s digital and e-commerce division has been busy retooling the retailer’s app and e-commerce site, which feature hundreds of millions of products. As Tom Ward, executive vice president and chief e-commerce officer, told me, “Everyone knows that 90% of the US population lives within 15 miles of a Walmart store, but the closest store to our customers is the one in their pockets. ”

Of course, Ward was referring to the Walmart app, and said, “We’re digital turbo-charging. We’re giving the digital storefront a revamp. If we can remove the friction with express delivery, among other things, consumers will be grateful.”

Over the past year, Walmart has made hundreds of enhancements to transform the core digital experience for customers, elevating its e-commerce offerings by creating more personalized and seamless interactions that make shopping “how it should be: fast, easy and fun,” Ward said.

Now, the world’s biggest retailer is improving the way customers can explore the endless aisles of walmart.com, imbuing the e-commerce site with a sleek and modern

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