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Online retailer Shein has catapulted to the top of fast fashion -- but not without controversy

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Shein is breaking the fast fashion mold while scrutiny over its alleged business practices has mired the brand in controversy. Online retailer Shein has become well-known for its massive inventory of trendy clothing produced and sold to consumers on the cheap. In just a few short years, the company catapulted to the top of the fast fashion world by harnessing i NFL uencer culture and outperforming rivals – all while staying secretive about their operations. “This company just seemed to kind of come out of nowhere. There are so many fashion companies out there. But we've never really seen one grow this quickly and take this much market share as quickly as Shein did,” said Elizabeth Cline, author of "Overdressed" and "The Conscious Closet." It’s now the most-visited clothing website in the world, with customers spending twice as much time on the site than Nike.com, which is the next most popular site, according to Similarweb Digital Data. Shoppers take the oppo...

Companies from Starbucks to McDonald's face controversy amid Israel-Hamas war

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Over 150 companies have released statements condemning the initial Hamas attack. Starbucks, McDonald's and other major companies have touched off controversy tied to the Israel-Hamas war, exemplifying the corporate challenges posed by the high-stakes and politically charged co NFL ict. Starbucks sued its union, Starbucks Workers United, earlier this month after the labor organization posted a since-deleted message on X, formerly known as Twitter, expressing solidarity with Palestinians. The message from the union triggered calls to boycott Starbucks, when some appeared to mistake the union's position for that of the company. At McDonald's, an Israel-based franchise announced free food for members of the Israeli Military , prompting a consumer backlash and messages from other franchises distancing themselves from the move. Hundreds of Google employees, meanwhile, circulated a Pet ition taking issue with a public letter released by CEO Sundar Pichai that they deemed was in...