Shein, semaglutide, and 8 other words people mispronounced the most in 2024

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A Shein Activation in England earlier this year. The fast-fashion brand is pronounced "SHE-in."

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Fast fashion is made with alarmingly high amounts of toxic chemicals, say authorities. 5 substances can affect your immune system.

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Shein and other fast-fashion companies have come under scrutiny for chemicals in their clothing.

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Amazon's new discount section 'Haul' looks like a Temu version of Temu

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Amazon Haul screen
Amazon has launched Haul in beta form — and it's coming for Temu. (Or at least it's trying to.)

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America's trade war is coming for Gen Z's favorites

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Gen Z could see higher prices in the coming years when they buy from Shein and Temu.

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Who is Donald Tang, the public face of Shein, who employees know better than their own company's CEO?

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Donald Tang
Donald Tang, the executive chairman of the fast fashion brand Shein, is the most visible leader of the Singapore-based company.

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Shein found two cases of child labor at its suppliers last year

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Shein suspended the suppliers that used child labor for 30 days.

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Amazon Plans New Discount Store With Items Shipped Directly From China, Reports Say

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Amazon plans to launch a new store that will allow U.S.-based shoppers to buy low-cost, unbranded items delivered directly from China, according to new reports from

Amazon is trying to defend its kingdom against cheap Chinese rivals, and it thinks it has a plan

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Amazon's market capitalization passed $2 trillion for the first time on Wednesday, joining the ranks of other tech colossuses like Microsoft and Apple.

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Shein's CEO is so low-profile his employees don't even recognize him: report

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A stack of Shein branded packages are tied up in a large bin
Shein's CEO flies under the radar, even within his own company.

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Shein wants to sell the supply-chain tech it used to disrupt online shopping. Retail experts say brands may have concerns.

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A Shein booth at a trade show.

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