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Temu’s takeover is now complete.

“Launched in late 2022, the Chinese-owned ecommerce site, known for selling a vast array of astonishingly affordable goods, took only two years to become a household name in the US. … Temu is projected to earn more than $50 billion […]

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Will the unions impact Amazon?

There’s threats of strikes at 7 facilities this week (or now?). “The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said unionized workers at facilities in New York City; Skokie, Illinois; Atlanta, San Francisco and southern California will join the picket line to seek […]

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An open letter to Jeff Bezos and Amazon.

Several very good and critical points within. “I have been selling on Amazon for over 10 years, my company has paid yours well over $24 million dollars, and your attorneys have deposed me for 8 hours. The problem with Amazon […]

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Amazon’s going down market.

To compete with the likes of Temu, Amazon has launched Amazon Haul. Now you can get your cheap Chinese products from the US retailer you already love, delivered in 1-2 weeks. “All items are priced $20 or less with the […]

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New bookstore business model rents shelf space.

“The concept brings back the joy of browsing real books to communities where many bookstores have shut, and gives readers more eclectic choices than those suggested by online sellers’ algorithms, its proponents say. “Here, you find books which make you […]