Fast-Fashion Retailer Shein Sued by Rival Temu for 'Mafia-Style Intimidation'

Temu Accuses Shein of Leveraging Market Dominance to Restrict Competition Amid Plans for U.S. IPO

Shein, a fast-fashion retailer, is being sued by rival company Temu for allegedly using 'mafia-style intimidation' tactics to maintain its competitive edge in the market.
The lawsuit, filed in Washington, D.C., accuses Shein of leveraging its dominance in the ultra-fast fashion market to prevent Temu from accessing suppliers.
Temu alleges that Shein uses tactics such as exclusive dealing agreements, intimidation of suppliers, and anticompetitive pricing floor requirements.
Both companies, which have ties to China, have been under scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers for potential violations of Uyghur forced labor laws.
This legal battle comes at a crucial time for Shein, which recently filed to go public in the U.S.