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Online Retailers Pledge $5 During Black Friday Amid Small Business Pricing Pressure

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What happened

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Online retailers, including Shein and Temu, are participating in Black Friday sales and pledging $5 from each pair sold. Meanwhile, some small businesses are altering their Black Friday approach, favoring consistent pricing and charitable giving over traditional sales promotions.

From smartcompany.com.au

Why it matters

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Competition from major online retailers like Temu and Shein has made Black Friday increasingly difficult for smaller businesses. These businesses cite rising advertising costs and the pressure to offer deep discounts that erode their profits.

From smartcompany.com.au

Who's involved

  • SheinOnline fashion retailer competing in the global e-commerce market.
  • TemuOnline marketplace competing in the global e-commerce market.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • SheinSpeculative

    Small businesses might face reduced profit margins due to the market pressure from major online retailers to offer deep discounts.

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