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Fussl Owner Sues Temu Over Alleged Illegal Subsidies

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources In the courts
  • Ernst Mayr, owner of the Fussl fashion chain, is suing the online retailer Temu.
  • Mayr alleges Temu benefits from illegal subsidies and engages in unfair competition.
  • He criticizes Temu's products, stating they are low quality and end up in the trash.

Ernst Mayr, the owner of the Fussl fashion chain, has filed a lawsuit against the Chinese online retailer Temu, asserting that the company operates with illegal subsidies and engages in unfair competition. Mayr stated, "We cannot tolerate everything."

Mayr ordered products from Temu as a test. His assessment was harsh: "None of it is in use anymore, most of it ended up in the trash." He believes the political establishment needs to be alerted to the issue of Chinese discount retailers receiving improper state support.

We cannot tolerate everything.

— Ernst MayrJustifying his decision to sue Temu.

Mayr argues that online retail is not a panacea and criticizes the business practices of large Asian internet companies. He views the situation as a threat to fair competition within the market.

In addition to his business-related concerns, Mayr is personally involved in supporting a vocational school in Uganda. He contrasts the disposable nature of Temu's products with his broader views on responsible consumption and business ethics.

None of it is in use anymore, the most of it ended up in the trash.

— Ernst MayrDescribing the quality of products ordered from Temu.
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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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