Week in Review: Shein Accuses Temu of Being a 'Fraudulent' Marketplace, Kamala Harris Plans Teamsters Union Meet-up and More

From Shein feuding with Temu to Vice President Kamala Harris planning a meet-up with members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, here are the top stories of the week.

‘Something is Boiling’: East Coast Cargo Rates Set to Soar

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Temu a 'Fraudulent' Marketplace, Shein Says

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Labor Battle Shuts Down Canada’s Railroads, Leaving Supply Chain at Standstill

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Kamala Harris Will Meet With Teamsters Union

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Sourcing at Magic: Not All Next-Gen Materials Are Created Equal

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Fast-Fashion Failure: Toxic Chemicals Found in Shein, Temu Shoes

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ThredUp Eyes Peer-to-Peer, Shakes Up Resale Strategy

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Boohoo Withholds Supplier Payments Due to Quality Issues

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