Jun 22, 2023 · A Congressional report published Thursday offered a blistering critique of popular Chinese retailers Temu and Shein, with lawmakers accusing the latter of failing to maintain “even the façade of a meaningful compliance program” to deter forced labor from its supply chains.

Oct 19, 2023 · Shein and Temu packages rarely reach the de minimis maximum – the average Shein shopper spends $100 per month and the average Temu order size is $25. According to the June congressional report, Shein and Temu paid no duty fees on imports to the U.S. in 2022. In comparison, H&M paid $205 million.

Jun 23, 2023 · Peter Irwin, senior program officer for advocacy and communications at the Uyghur Human Rights Project, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., said that the magnitude of Shein and Temu’s combined shipments. requires “immediate attention” from CBP and lawmakers.

Shein has been accused of exploiting unpaid labour, obscuring production processes and encouraging overconsumption by environmental and human rights activists. An undercover investigation by...

14 hours ago · Pages from the Shein website, left, and from the Temu site, right, are shown in this photo, in New York, June 23, 2023. Richard Drew/AP In total, a 25 to 30 percent price increase would not be ...

Mar 8, 2024 · Temu and Shein are both low cost retailers who ship from China - but there are differences. Find out what you need to know about these two companies.

Apr 6, 2023 · Chinese online retailers Shein, Temu accused of labor rights abuses; In 2022, Shein vowed $15M to improve work conditions after abuse claims; US officials worry the apps are harvesting Americans’ data, like TikTok

Nov 6, 2024 · Both Shein and PDD Holdings (Temu’s parent company) have been accused of extreme overtime in their supply chains. In one case, workers for PDD Holdings were reported to have worked 12-hour days, 380 hours per month—well above China’s legal limits.

Jan 7, 2025 · Accusations of forced labor have dogged Shein and Temu, with critics pointing to Chinese manufacturing facilities as a source of concern. Advocacy groups and labor organizations allege that these companies benefit from poor working conditions and exploitative practices, including forced labor, within their supply chains.

Dec 3, 2024 · Shein and Temu delivery providers face barrage of lawsuits regarding labor practices: Several have been accused of underpaying workers, misclassifying them as independent contractors, and failing to provide overtime.