The Lately staff
Sept. 6, 2024
Shein and Temu have completely disrupted Amazon’s global domination plans by selling clothes and home goods for ultra-cheap prices, if not ultra-fast delivery – but at what cost?
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Our guest, journalist Louise Matsakis, has covered technology, the internet and China for The Atlantic, Wired, The Guardian and NBC News. She also writes a newsletter called You May Also Like. She dives into the secretive world of made-in-China e-commerce, the stakes for competitors and the ethical concerns for consumers who want to shop responsibly without breaking the bank.
Also, Vass tells Katrina that she can’t figure out her Shein shopping cart.
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