TEMU'S AGGRESSIVE AD SPEND FUELS POPULARITY IN WESTERN MARKETS, AT A COST

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Temu, owned by PPD Holdings, is the most downloaded app in the US App Store due to aggressive pricing and ad spending, including $2 billion on Meta ads in 2023. Despite losing $7 per order and 94% of surveyed users not trusting it, Temu continues to grow, leading app rankings in markets like the US, UK, Germany, and Spain. It has faced criticism, including allegations of forced labor and data mishandling, but its heavy promotions, such as $15 million in giveaways, sustain its rise. Temu's performance in the US serves as a testing ground for refining its strategy.