Online marketplace Temu has introduced an application aimed at assisting Shopify merchants in listing and managing their products directly from their Shopify accounts.
Access to Local Seller Program
The app is currently accessible through the Shopify App Store, offering Shopify merchants entry into Temu’s Local Seller Program across over 30 operational markets, such as the US, Canada, UK, Germany, Spain, and Australia.
This unified tool helps merchants handle product listings, inventory management, and order fulfillment from one place, thereby enhancing sales opportunities within Temu’s global network of local marketplaces.
Program Overview
Temu’s Local Seller Program, which was launched in 2024, focuses on empowering local businesses to sell and deliver products locally. Since its inception, the program has seen an increasing number of merchants from various product categories benefitting by diversifying their sales channels, entering new markets, and expanding customer bases.
As of now, the program covers markets including the US, Mexico, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Sweden, Japan, South Korea, Canada, Australia, Portugal, Turkey, Greece, Denmark, Finland, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ireland, Lithuania, Croatia, Brazil, Estonia, Switzerland, UAE, Latvia, Cyprus, and Norway.
Through this application, Shopify merchants can efficiently list their products in more than 30 markets within Temu’s Local Seller Program without needing to establish separate infrastructures. The integration of the merchant’s product catalog with Temu’s platform allows for streamlined listings across over 600 categories while reducing operational costs and complexity.
Benefits and Growth Opportunities
Temu’s app is designed to reduce barriers to entry and provide growth opportunities for businesses worldwide. Additionally, it offers low onboarding fees and access to a large user base, enabling merchants to tap into diverse markets with ease. According to Temu representatives, this initiative aims to facilitate convenience and choice for shoppers while supporting the growth of local businesses.
