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Amazon Unveils 'Haul' to Rival Temu with Budget-Friendly Deals
Amazon's stock reached a new high as the company launched "Amazon Haul," a discount-focused e-commerce service aimed at competing with PDD Holdings' Temu. The service offers products under $20, with delivery times of one to two weeks and a shipping fee of $3.99, waived for orders over $25. This move comes as Amazon seeks to capture market share from Temu, which has gained popularity in the U.S. by selling discounted goods from Chinese merchants.
Amazon Unveils 'Amazon Haul' to Rival Shein and Temu with Low Prices
Amazon has launched 'Amazon Haul,' a discount store on its mobile app and web, to compete with low-cost retailers Temu and Shein. The store offers mass-produced items, mostly from China, at low prices, but with longer shipping times. This move comes amid scrutiny of Chinese e-commerce practices and potential U.S. tariff changes. Amazon aims to leverage its brand trust while addressing consumer demand for cheaper products, despite the environmental and regulatory controversies surrounding its competitors.
"Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Announce Closure of 1,000 Stores"
Family Dollar, a struggling discount chain catering to low-income customers, will close about 1,000 stores, with 600 closures planned for this year and 370 over the next several years. Dollar Tree, which owns Family Dollar, will also close 30 stores. Years of mismanagement, poor store conditions, and increased competition have hurt Family Dollar's brand, leading to decreased profitability. The closures aim to improve the company's financial performance, but they may leave a void in areas with limited shopping choices. Dollar Tree's struggles to integrate Family Dollar have also been highlighted, with both chains facing issues related to store conditions, safety, and product standards.
"Founder of Japanese 100-Yen Store Chain Daiso Dies at 80"
Hirotake Yano, the billionaire founder of Japanese discount retailer Daiso, has passed away at the age of 80. He was a pioneer of the dollar shop business model, opening his first store in 1972 and growing the company to over 4,000 stores in Japan and almost 1,000 worldwide. Daiso, known for its 100 yen pricing, has had to adapt its approach to pricing and now sells goods at multiples of 100 yen.
Family Dollar founder Leon Levine passes away at 85.
Leon Levine, the founder of Family Dollar, passed away at the age of 85. Levine started the company in 1959 with $3,000 and grew it into one of the most successful discount retail chains in the US, with over 5,000 locations and sales topping $5 billion. Levine's approach to retail was contrarian, focusing on lower-income neighborhoods in cities and rural areas, selling family staples at steep discounts. However, Walmart's low pricing caused strain on Family Dollar's business, and it was eventually bought by Dollar General in 2015 for $8.5 billion. Levine spent the rest of his life giving away his vast wealth to various organizations.