Hong Kong CNN —Temu has sued Shein in the United States, accusing its rival of violating antitrust laws by trying to monopolize suppliers and engaging in other allegedly illegal behavior.
It follows another complaint from Shein, which sued Temu in December for allegedly mobilizing social media influencers to disparage Shein online.
Shein has also “forced” exclusivity deals on clothing manufacturers to prevent them from working with Temu, the complaint states.
A new ‘war’In its lawsuit filed last week, Temu claimed its recent entry into the United States had rattled Shein.
It claimed that Temu had required them to make statements such as: “Shein is not the only cheap option for clothing!
Persons:
Hong Kong CNN — Temu, Shein, Temu, Tomas Stevens, ”, Michael Felice, ” Temu, influencers, “, Shein “, Felice
Organizations:
Hong Kong CNN, Temu, Consumers, AP, PDD, CNN
Locations:
Hong Kong, United States, Massachusetts, Shein, Paris, China, Zara, Illinois