Shein's success lies in volume - the inventory online runs into the hundreds of thousands - and deep discounts: £10 dresses, £6 sweaters, prices that hover below £8 on average.

Forcing ultracheap Chinese brands to pay taxes can level the playing field for American brands—and reshape consumer behavior ...

Ultra-cheap clothing from China could get more expensive ... The order throws a wrench in the business models of China-based retailers like Shein and Temu, which were previously exempt from ...

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