{"id":8663,"date":"2023-09-04T12:45:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T12:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/?p=8663"},"modified":"2023-09-04T12:45:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T12:45:11","slug":"7-smart-ways-your-brand-can-compete-with-bargain-sites-like-temu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/blog\/7-smart-ways-your-brand-can-compete-with-bargain-sites-like-temu","title":{"rendered":"7 Smart Ways Your Brand Can Compete With Bargain Sites Like Temu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First it was AliExpress and Wish, then it was Shein and now it\u2019s Temu. Bargain shopping sites are everywhere \u2013\u202fand they\u2019ve turned the e-commerce world on its head.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Chinese-owned marketplaces have rapidly gained popularity with price-sensitive shoppers thanks to their huge selection of fashion, beauty and homeware items available at drastically discounted prices.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following an aggressive marketing effort, including its viral $45 million \u2018shop like a billionaire\u2019 Superbowl ad, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.temu.com\/\">Temu<\/a> is now the number one free shopping app in both Apple&#8217;s App Store and Google&#8217;s Play Store, leaving well-established companies such as Walmart in its dust.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Like similar websites, Temu operates on a razor-thin margin with its suppliers holding almost no inventory. Products are manufactured in China before being shipped to the UK and US, meaning prices can be kept low (sunglasses cost as little as $2, t-shirts can be found for $3).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While budget shopping sites might be welcomed by shoppers \u2013\u202fespecially during the cost of living crisis \u2013\u202fthey are causing widespread worry among retailers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ultra-low prices available on Temu, Shein and other similar sites make it impossible for e-commerce retailers to compete solely on price.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instead, brands must find innovative, alternative ways to navigate the new and evolving retail landscape of which bargain shopping sites are now part of. Here are seven suggestions:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Understand the limitations of sites like Temu\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While sites like Temu may seem to have an unbeatable advantage in terms of price, it does have serious limitations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For instance, product quality can be poor \u2013\u202fas can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/blog\/10-top-tips-for-providing-world-class-customer-service\">customer service<\/a>. Plus, because all goods come from China, there is an inevitable delay in shipping time and there is growing concern from some about the use of unethical, cheap labor, and growing resistance against mass-produced fast fashion and its impact on the environment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rather than slashing prices to compete, which will ultimately hit profits, brands should look to step up in the areas where budget shopping sites fall down.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lean into the ways your brand is different. For instance, emphasize how your clothing is ethically-made by workers paid fairly or designed to last the test of time or available for delivery in a matter of days, rather than weeks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Level-up your marketing\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the reasons Temu has experienced such astronomical growth is because it has invested heavily in aggressive marketing and social media campaigns since its launch in September 2022.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social media and PPC advertising is especially expensive right now but email marketing can offer excellent results, often at better value. For that reason, it\u2019s a good idea to focus on expanding your subscriber list and curating quality, engaging email sequences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To see how your marketing performance compares to your competitors, benchmarking can be invaluable. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/retail-reporting-analytics\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Brightpearl Benchmarking<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> lets you see how you rank against similar businesses when it comes to revenue, selling price, sales, marketing, traffic and customer metrics. Then you can compare your performance then refine your strategies to stand out from the crowd.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Automate your operations\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automating key aspects of your e-commerce operation is a surefire way to improve efficiency, boost service and reduce costs \u2013\u202fhelping you stand out against budget shopping sites for all the right reasons.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brightpearl\u2019s powerful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/retail-workflow-automation\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Automation Engine<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> makes it easy to set up rules that will automate almost every workflow in your business, with no coding necessary.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Used by e-commerce brands across the world, it is proven to save hundreds of hours a year on e-commerce admin, reducing errors by 65% and cutting labor costs in half \u2013 all by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/retail-workflow-automation\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">automating tedious manual workflows<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/inventory-management-system\">inventory management<\/a>, order fulfillment, and customer support. This can give your brand a distinct advantage against ultra-cheap, Chinese-owned competitors.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Eliminate stockouts to gain competitive advantage\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stockouts frustrate customers and hit revenue \u2013 but maintaining stock levels is one area where bargain shopping sites really struggle, primarily due to the sheer volume of their inventory. The rapid turnover of products on these platforms is a major inventory management challenge.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This means there\u2019s an opportunity for you to differentiate your brand and compete on a level that isn\u2019t related to price. Ensuring your products are consistently in stock can give your brand a distinct competitive advantage.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To do this, you must be able to accurately forecast demand and reorder inventory on time, and that\u2019s where market-leading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/inventory-management-software\">inventory planning tool<\/a> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inventory-planner.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Inventory Planner<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can help.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It analyzes historical sales and factors in seasonality, promotions and market trends to reliably predict future sales. It then goes one step further by translating its analysis into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inventory-planner.com\/features\/purchasing\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">easy-to-understand buying recommendations<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> so that you can know exactly when, where and what to order. This is a tried-and-tested way to eliminate stockouts and ensure the right items are always available when customers want to buy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Optimize your inventory \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tools like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inventory-planner.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Inventory Planner<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> aren\u2019t just invaluable for eliminating annoying stockouts \u2013 they are also a powerful solution for optimizing inventory so you can boost cash flow and be in a better position to fight back against budget shopping websites.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overstock (too much stock of the wrong items) is just as damaging to your cash flow as stockouts, but accurate, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inventory-planner.com\/features\/forecasting\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reliable demand forecasting<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> enables you to only invest in the items you know will sell well.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With Inventory Planner, forecasts can be customized at a granular level \u2013\u202fyou can factor in multiple variants of each item (including size and color) so you can be super specific with your purchasing and avoid having too many variants you might not even sell.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Proper <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/inventory-planner.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">inventory planning<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can also help you adapt and respond to supply issues and market shifts. Purchase orders can be created in a matter of clicks directly from buying recommendation reports. Inventory can be automatically transferred between warehouses, including partial transfers. Slow-moving products are automatically flagged up so they can be liquidated or promoted before they become obsolete<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Future-proof against further developments\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The longevity of sites like Temu remains to be seen \u2013 perhaps it\u2019s a bubble that will eventually pop (when the economic outlook improves), or perhaps it&#8217;s a shopping trend that\u2019s here to stay. Either way, further challenges (like price pressure) and opportunities (like insights on emerging trends) for established e-commerce brands will arise.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the best ways to future-proof your business is with a built-for-retail operating system like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Brightpearl<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, that includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/inventory-planning\">inventory planning<\/a>, automation, benchmarking, intelligence tools and lots more.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unlike traditional ERPs which can take months (or even years) to implement, Brightpearl can be set up and getting results in weeks \u2013\u202fand a team of experts is always on hand to help you get the best from it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a retail operating system at the heart of your tech stack you can protect your business from future challenges, including the possible expansion of budget shopping sites, and be best-placed to cash in on opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:280,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Adapt your customer experience \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Customer experience is a major stumbling block for cheap shopping websites like Temu, Shein and others. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/is-temu-legit-safe-bad-reviews-fears-over-online-scams\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reports<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the Better Business Bureau, which analyzes companies based on reviews and complaints and also offers a place for people to share feedback on businesses, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/ma\/boston\/profile\/online-shopping\/temucom-0021-553943\/overview-of-bbb-ratings\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">gave Temu a C-minus<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> rating in part because 581 complaints have been submitted against business since it opened last July.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some users complain of goods never arriving or of being made with such cheap materials that they are unfit for purpose or break after a short while \u2013 and that\u2019s after waiting weeks for it to arrive.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s therefore a smart idea to boost your own customer experience so you can provide an attractive alternative for consumers. This should include fast, streamlined order processing, excellent customer comms \u2013\u202fboth of which can be achieved with automation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Modern consumers also increasingly seek cutting-edge shopping experiences on the latest sales channels, which can easily be achieved with access to Brightpearl\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/app-store\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">library of best-in-class apps and tools<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to learn more about how to beat budget shopping sites? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightpearl.com\/bookdemo\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Book your free demo of Brightpearl now<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First it was AliExpress and Wish, then it was Shein and now it\u2019s Temu. Bargain shopping sites are everywhere \u2013\u202fand they\u2019ve turned the e-commerce world on its head.\u00a0\u00a0 The Chinese-owned marketplaces have rapidly gained popularity with price-sensitive shoppers thanks to their huge selection of fashion, beauty and homeware items available at drastically discounted prices.\u00a0\u00a0 Following [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":8665,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8663","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6.1 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>7 Smart Ways Your Brand Can Compete With Bargain Sites Like Temu - Brightpearl<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"First it was AliExpress and Wish, then it was Shein and now it\u2019s Temu. 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