How Shein became a fast-fashion behemoth
b'In the past few years, Shein has grown into the world\'s largest online-only fashion retailer. And in the process, it has also drawn criticism, a cultural backlash, and the ire of U.S. lawmakers. Today on the show: how Shein\'s unusual business model helped it grow from a small internet startup to a global retail behemoth, and why it is so controversial.
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