Recent reports highlight a growing concern over the labor practices of online retailers Temu and Shein, with allegations of "slave labor" surfacing. Users on social media have urged others not to purchase from these platforms due to these concerns. In a competitive twist, China's Temu has been adopting "tough tactics" to secure suppliers, even those rejected by Singapore-based Shein for failing to meet its certification standards. Singapore-based Shein had previously cut ties with several suppliers in southern China after audits revealed violations. Many of these suppliers have since turned to Temu to sell their products. This development comes as Shein aims to clean up its supply chain in preparation for a "planned US listing".
Good to see rejected Shein suppliers are able to find a home on Temu - heart warming https://t.co/6KGI7ElC0D
China’s Temu grabs suppliers ditched by rival Shein over factory standards https://t.co/xs5TpdZkpN via @ft
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“Singapore-based Shein ditched a number of suppliers based in southern China last year after auditors found they had been violating the company’s certification standards…Many of those suppliers responded by switching to selling items on Temu” https://t.co/77kwNJgYhb
Suppliers ditched by Shein after violating the Singapore-based fast fashion company's standards have been scooped up by rival Temu https://t.co/nLf1DHUwed https://t.co/xMIIVlLG3X
China’s Temu adopts tough tactics to secure suppliers in battle with Shein https://t.co/cMHKJ1SHgv
Temu and Shein are slave labor. ��� ⛓Don't buy. Pass it on.👇
How does Temu sell its products for so cheap? If you guessed "slave labor," you're on the right trail. https://t.co/AnqxACuHv9