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Coverage dated December 13, 2023 to December 14, 2023

Temu accuses Shein of using 'mafia-style intimidation' of suppliers to restrict its growth

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A complaint filed in federal court claims Shein called suppliers it believes to be working with Temu to its offices, detaining them for hours, seizing their phones and threatening to impose penalties for doing business with its rival.

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Temu files fresh lawsuit against Shein, accusing its rival of ‘mafia-style intimidation' (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    Temu alleged that fast-fashion brand Shein infringed on its intellectual property rights, falsely imprisoned its merchants, among other moves.

  2. New York Times

    Shein Accused of ‘Mafia-Style’ Tactics by Rival Temu (opens New York Times)

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    The two ultrafast-fashion retailers, which both have roots in China, are fierce rivals, offering low-cost items to U.S. consumers.

  3. Fox10 Phoenix

    Temu accuses Shein of using 'mafia-style intimidation' of suppliers to restrict its growth (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    A complaint filed in federal court claims Shein called suppliers it believes to be working with Temu to its offices, detaining them for hours, seizing their phones and threatening to impose penalties for doing business with its rival.

  4. Quartz

    Temu alleges Shein is using 'mafia-style intimidation' of suppliers to curtail its growth (opens Quartz)

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    Chinese e-commerce retailer Temu is suing rival Shein again

  5. Bloomberg

    Temu Files New Lawsuit Against Shein After ‘Intensified’ Clash (opens Bloomberg)

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    Chinese-owned online marketplace Temu sued fast-fashion rival Shein in the US over what it called “intensified” anticompetitive practices, reviving a legal fight between the e-commerce upstarts after both had dropped earlier lawsuits against each other.

  6. Forbes

    Fashion Retailer Temu Accuses Rival Shein Of Using ‘Mafia-Style Intimidation’ Tactics In New Lawsuit (opens Forbes)

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    The suit filed in a federal court accuses Shein of using intimidation and coercion to prevent merchants and suppliers from working with Temu.

  7. Quartz

    📬 Daily Brief: Temu v. Shein (opens Quartz)

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    The rival Chinese e-commerce retailers have sued each other before, but this time Temu is accusing Shein of intimidating suppliers to limit the former’s growth in the US.

  8. New York Post

    Shein accused of ‘Mafia-style intimidation’ in lawsuit by discount rival Temu (opens New York Post)

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    The lawsuit also claimed Shein “falsely imprisoned” vendors who dealt with Temu by detaining merchant representatives in Shein’s offices for many hours, confiscating their electro…

  9. The Guardian

    Online retailer Temu sues rival Shein, alleging ‘mafia-style intimidation’ (opens The Guardian)

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    Chinese-owned e-commerce firm reignites acrimonious legal battle and alleges Shein ‘bullied and intimidated’ suppliers

  10. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Temu alleges Shein using ‘mafia-style intimidation’ of suppliers (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Chinese e-commerce retailer Temu is suing rival Shein again, alleging its competitor is pushing dubious copyright infringement notices against the company and using “mafia-style intimidation” of suppliers to limit its growth in the U.S.

  11. CNN

    Shein sued by rival Temu for ‘mafia-style intimidation’ and anticompetitive practices (opens CNN)

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    Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein has been hit with a lawsuit by rival Temu, alleging the company has engaged in aggressive an unlawful tactics to try and thwart the competition.

  12. FOX Business

    Shein sued by rival Temu for 'mafia-style intimidation' (opens FOX Business)

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    Shein is facing accusations from rival Temu for allegedly using "mafia-style intimidation of suppliers" to stay ahead of the competition in the fast-fashion industry.

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