Amazon Takes on Temu and Shein: New Marketplace for Affordable Chinese Imports

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Amazon launches new section for affordable Chinese imports
Chinese sellers can ship directly to U.S. consumers, saving costs
Competition: Amazon vs Temu and Shein
New marketplace features unbranded items priced under $20
Amazon Takes on Temu and Shein: New Marketplace for Affordable Chinese Imports

Amazon is making a move to compete with e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein by launching a new section on its site dedicated to low-priced fashion and lifestyle items from Chinese sellers. The storefront, which will feature unbranded items, many priced under $20, allows Chinese sellers to ship directly to U.S. consumers with the goal of delivering products within 9-11 days.

Amazon's competitors Temu and Shein have gained popularity in recent years by offering rock-bottom prices on clothing, electronics, home goods and other products. The new marketplace is Amazon's most aggressive attempt yet to fend off the growing competition.

In the past, Chinese sellers on Amazon have relied on the company's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) services to send goods to U.S. warehouses before they are dispatched to customers. However, with this new arrangement, merchants will be able to test new items through small-batch production and save costs.

Amazon has been making a renewed push to court Chinese sellers as it faces growing competition in the e-commerce space. In December 2023, Amazon announced a new innovation center in Shenzhen and slashed the fees it charges merchants selling clothing priced below $20.

The number of items sold by Chinese sellers on Amazon's site grew more than 20% year over year in 2023. With this new section, Amazon aims to offer a wider selection of affordable items and attract more shoppers.


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Amazon set to take on Temu and Shein with new discount section

Financial Times Thursday, 27 June 2024 13:54
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    • Amazon is launching a new section on its site dedicated to low-priced fashion and lifestyle items from Chinese sellers, enabling them to ship directly to U.S. consumers.
    • Amazon plans to deliver the products within 9-11 days.
    • The storefront will feature unbranded items, many priced under $20.
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Amazon plans to launch discount store in bid to fend off Temu and Shein

CNBC News Annie Palmer Wednesday, 26 June 2024 20:41
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    • Amazon is launching a new section on its site dedicated to low-priced fashion and lifestyle items
    • Amazon plans to deliver the products within 9-11 days
    • The storefront will feature unbranded items, many priced under $20
    • Amazon will ship the products directly from China to the US
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Yahoo Finance Anusuya Lahiri Thursday, 27 June 2024 13:55
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    • Amazon is launching a new section on its website dedicated to affordable fashion and lifestyle items from Chinese sellers, enabling them to ship directly to U.S. consumers.
    • Amazon’s move is aimed at countering competition from e-commerce platforms PDD and Shein.
    • In the past, Chinese sellers have used Amazon’s Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) services to send goods to U.S. warehouses before dispatching them to customers.
    • The number of items sold by Chinese sellers on Amazon’s site grew by more than 20% year-over-year in 2023.
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    • Amazon's move is aimed at countering competition from e-commerce platforms PDD and Shein.
    • Amazon plans to deliver the products within 9-11 days
    • Orders will take 9 to 11 days to reach customers.
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    The author provides factual information about the e-commerce industry and the specific actions being taken by Amazon and Chinese e-commerce platforms. There are no explicit fallacies found in the article. However, there is an appeal to authority with the mention of CNBC reports.
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Amazon To Launch Temu-Like Discount Section With Direct Shipping From China

The Information Jing Yang, Thursday, 27 June 2024 13:56
  • Unique Points
    • Amazon is launching a new section on its shopping site for cheap items that ship directly to overseas consumers from China.
    • The new marketplace will offer unbranded fashion, home goods and daily necessities.
    • Orders will take 9 to 11 days to reach customers.
    • Amazon plans to start signing up merchants this summer and begin accepting inventory in the fall.
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Amazon to launch Temu-style bargain corner for Chinese sellers

Nikkei Asia Staff Writer Thursday, 27 June 2024 13:56
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    • Amazon will launch a dedicated section on its primary website that resembles Chinese cross-border bargain app Temu
    • Amazon will offer unbranded products priced below $20 and shipped directly from China
    • Vendors have been briefed on the matter by Amazon
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    • The storefront will feature unbranded items, many priced under $20
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