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Temu’s UK antitrust fight against Shein spotlights risks for e-retail sector

By Simon Zekaria ( January 23, 2026, 17:22 GMT | Comment) -- The progress to trial of Temu’s UK competition-law suit against rival Shein will heighten legal and commercial risks for the booming "ultra-fast" fashion industry and other e-retailers. The dispute between the Chinese-founded platforms also spotlights judges' challenges to unknot litigation with both antitrust and intellectual property components.Temu’s UK competition-law damages claim against Shein has put the "ultra-fast" fashion industry on alert, and the pressure is rising with a trial date now set for early next year (see here). ...

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