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May 2021
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Shein Is Low-Priced DTC Apparel at the S...

JEFFREY TOWSON
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This week's podcast is about the US-China DTC retailer Shein, which has rocketed upwards in the past months. Analysts are starting to pay close attention - but consumers have been noticing this company for a while. You can listen to this podcast here or at iTunes, Google Podcasts and Himalaya. The mentioned article by Packy McCormick and Matthew Brennan is ... Show More
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