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Chinese online fashion threatens local rivals

Online companies such as Temu and Shein offer a range of products at rock-bottom prices, spelling danger for local firms

28 April 2024 - 00:01 By THABISO MOCHIKO

As countries grapple with the surging popularity of Chinese fast-fashion companies Temu and Shein, there are concerns their aggressive business models and difficulties in regulating them could spell danger for local competitors — especially brick-and-mortar stores. ..

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