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· Carl Samson
Shein, Temu prices soar as Trump’s tariffs near
Chinese e-commerce platforms Shein and Temu have substantially increased prices for U.S. consumers ahead of President Donald Trump’s closure of a key import loophole taking effect this Friday. What you need to know: Temu began adding “import charges” of approximately 145% to…
· Editorial Staff
South Korean authorities find harmful substances in Shein, Temu products
Thirty-seven out of 49 items from two categories sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms AliExpress, Shein and Temu contained dangerous chemicals and failed to meet safety standards, the Korea Consumer Agency announced on Thursday. Details of the findings: The agency’s…
· Carl Samson
Biden admin cracks down on Shein and Temu
The Biden administration is intensifying efforts to curb cheap imports from China, targeting e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu that have taken advantage of the “de minimis” rule to bypass tariffs on low-value shipments. New regulatory actions propose ending these tariff…
· Michelle De Pacina
Temu slams Shein for lawsuit alleging design theft, trademark infringement
On Aug. 19, Chinese retail company Shein filed a lawsuit against rival Chinese fast-fashion retailer Temu, accusing it of stealing designs and engaging in counterfeiting, intellectual property infringement and fraud. The lawsuit: Shein alleges that Temu encourages sellers to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Shein faces Beijing security probe amid planned US IPO
China’s internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), is conducting a security review of Shein as it seeks approval from Beijing for its planned U.S. initial public offering (IPO). About the review: Shein, valued at $66 billion, has filed for a U.S. IPO and…
· Ryan General
Shein partners with Forever 21 to expand their fast fashion reach
Pundits have since raised questions about the environmental implications of this union
· Carl Samson
‘I was played’: Blogilates’ Cassey Ho accuses Shein of stealing her design again after talk
Just months after forgiving Shein for allegedly stealing her skirt design, Blogilates founder Cassey Ho says the fast fashion giant has done it again. The second time around: Ho took to Instagram on Sunday to accuse Shein of ripping off her Pirouette Skort, part of her Poplex…
· Bryan Ke
‘I should’ve done more research’: Influencer slammed for defending Shein apologizes
An influencer with nearly 500,000 followers on Instagram has apologized after receiving backlash for defending Chinese fast-fashion label Shein. Latest statement: Dani Carbonari, known online as Dani DMC, apologized for her actions on Instagram on Monday and admitted that she…
· Ryan General
Blogilates founder accuses fast fashion label Shein of stealing her skirt design
Cassey Ho, founder of the popular fitness brand Blogilates, recently took to social media to accuse Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein of stealing one of her skirt designs. In an Instagram post, the 36-year-old fitness entrepreneur expressed frustration and anger after…
· Bryan Ke
Shein takes down product listing after TikTok user spots racy reflection on bottle cap
Shein recently took down a product listing after an eagle-eyed TikTok user noticed a racy reflection on the item’s bottle cap. TikTok user @addictedtothisstupidapp shared a screen shot of the listing in a now-viral clip, which has received over 255,000 likes and has been viewed…
· Ryan General
Shein a ‘major threat’ to US specialty retailers, new survey finds
Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) Evidence Lab's Global App Monitor reported that Chinese retailer Shein’s app is now the “most downloaded" shopping app in the U.S., mainly due to the online store’s affordable pricing. UBS, which surveyed 7,500 consumers in the U.S., Germany,…
· Bryan Ke
American artist sues Shein for $100 million over copyright infringement
Florida-based artist Magdalena Mollman, professionally known as Maggie Stephenson, is suing Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein for more than $100 million in damages for using her artwork without her consent. Stephensen filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Central…
· Ryan General
Woman’s TikTok video about her $31 Shein shoes deflating in the Las Vegas heat goes viral
TikTok user @eacarrasco shared that the pair of Mary Jane shoes she purchased from Chinese online retailer Shein melted due to the Las Vegas heat. Shein, which sells inexpensive fashion items, has seen massive growth in the U.S. in recent years, becoming the biggest fast fashion…
· Rebecca Moon
California bride goes viral for wearing $47 Shein dress at her ‘minimal’ wedding
A couple in California held a low-cost wedding at which the bride wore a $47 wedding dress from Chinese online fast fashion retailer Shein to keep it “as minimal as possible.” Kiara and Joel Brokenbrough picked a free location near a motorway in California and did not provide…
· Bryan Ke
Online Retailer Shein Sparks Outrage for Selling Buddhist Swastika Necklace
Online retailer Shein has taken down a listing for a necklace featuring a swastika design and apologized for the outrage it caused. Social media users called out the online retailer for the swastika necklace on Twitter last week and accused it of promoting anti-Semitism,…
· Carl Samson
Mamdani finally secures Hochul’s endorsement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani on Sunday, declaring in a New York Times op-ed that she has confidence in his ability to lead the city through current challenges. What Hochul’s backing means: Hochul’s decision to support Mamdani…
· Carl Samson
Era of cheap Asian goods ends as Trump closes tariff loophole
President Donald Trump’s elimination of the de minimis exemption last week officially ended nearly a century of duty-free imports under $800, marking the conclusion of an era that fueled explosive growth for Chinese e-commerce giants and affordable overseas shopping. Catch up:…
· Carl Samson
Uncertainties linger as US, China agree to 90-day tariff truce
President Donald Trump and China reached a dramatic de-escalation in their trade war, slashing tariffs by 115 percentage points effective Wednesday. But while the news sends global markets soaring, it leaves significant uncertainty hanging over businesses and consumers. Catch up
· Carl Samson
Inventory shortages, rising prices expected as Trump’s China tariffs continue
President Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs on Chinese imports are causing significant supply disruptions and threatening higher prices for U.S. consumers as retailers warn of impending inventory shortages. What you need to know: U.S. shipments from China have dropped since Trump’s…
· Carl Samson
Uniqlo debuts in Texas, expands in California
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo is launching 11 more stores in the U.S. later this year, part of its larger plan to open at least 20 stores across North America in 2024. Key points: