Temu

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Survey finds 73% of Canadians shop Chinese marketplaces like Temu and Shein as monthly and weekly usage continues to grow.

The move is aimed at streamlining cross-border e-commerce for merchants by integrating Temu’s Local Seller Program with Shopify accounts.

Over 60% of Canadians now shop at Chinese marketplaces like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress, with weekly use rising and pressure mounting on local retailers.

Everything sold by IMGadgets is online, with no current retail footprint.

Temu operates in more than 90 markets worldwide.

Since its launch in 2022, Temu has placed a strong emphasis on intellectual property enforcement.