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18 December 2023CopyrightMarisa Woutersen

Chinese e-tailer accuses Shein of ‘mafia style’ actions in suit

Complaint is the latest to be filed against Shein and its parent company | Suit holds that fast fashion giant felt threated by rival's entry into US market.

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