💬 Quoted: “...an unlawful enterprise built on counterfeiting, theft of trade secrets, infringement of intellectual property rights, and fraud.”

Mom, Chinese retailers Shein and Temu are fighting again. Shein – which has a reputation for ripping off independent designers – is ironically accusing Temu of doing something similar👆. In a recently filed civil complaint, the Chinese-linked fast-fashion player accuses Temu of routinely stealing its designs and alleges an employee stole confidential trade secrets. The complaint also alleges that Temu loses money on each sale it makes and uses trademark infringement to make up for the losses.

• Shein also disputes the idea that Temu is a marketplace; every time the word is mentioned in relation to Temu in its complaint it bears quotes around it (“marketplace”).
• This also isn’t the first time the retailers known for cheap products have taken cheap shots at each other. Per The Verge: Temu previously accused Shein of browbeating manufacturers to cut Temu off; Shein claimed Temu told influencers to say “false and deceptive statements” about Shein in promotional material. Those two suits were dropped in October. Then, in December, Temu sued Shein again, alleging Shein had “gone so far as to falsely imprison merchants doing business with Temu.”

⚾ Stats of the Day: The MLB standings are currently tighter than a pair of jeans after Thanksgiving dinner. With six weeks left in the regular season, a total of zero MLB squads are on pace to reach 100 wins, which hasn't happened since 2014. Historically, an average of ~2.75 teams per season have reached the triple-digit win mark – but in 2024, the Philadelphia Phillies are on pace to lead the league with just 95 wins. Analysts say this season exemplifies the widespread parity that exists in the MLB, where there hasn't been a repeat World Series champion in 24 years and counting.

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