Shein Workers Have Had It—and They’re Going Public

Shein Workers Have Had It—and They’re Going Public

Under Chinese law, only 10 percent of a company’s staff is supposed to be made up of labor dispatch workers. But Zhang says the regulations are often not rigorously enforced. She noted that companies can also circumvent the limit by hiring workers categorized under different outsourcing schemes that function in largely the same way, a … Read more

Gold ticks lower as dollar, yields firm after inflation report

Gold ticks lower as dollar, yields firm after inflation report

Gold softened on Friday as the dollar and Treasury yields firmed after U.S. inflation data matched expectations, but the bullion is set for weekly and monthly gains as a September interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve remains in play. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $2,515.99 per ounce, as of 9:52 a.m. ET … Read more

Antfin Singapore sells Zomato shares worth Rs 4,771 crore via block deals

Antfin Singapore sells Zomato shares worth Rs 4,771 crore via block deals

Antfin Singapore Holding has sold Zomato shares worth Rs 4,771 crore via block deals on Tuesday. The stake sale which involved selling of over 18.54 crore shares was done in two block counts of 9.27 crore shares each. While the stock fell initially, it ended at Rs 263.20 on the NSE, gaining by Rs 1.03 … Read more

Affordable Sprinkler Toys Kids Will Love This Summer

Affordable Sprinkler Toys Kids Will Love This Summer

HuffPost and its publishing partners may receive a commission from some purchases made via links on this page. Every item is independently curated by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change. If you can’t make it to a water park when the heat kicks into high gear this summer, investing in … Read more

Sellers Call Amazon’s Buy Box ‘Abusive.’ Now They’re Suing

Sellers Call Amazon’s Buy Box ‘Abusive.’ Now They’re Suing

The latest UK class action, brought by the retailers, seeks financial compensation for the company’s alleged historical practices. “The most obvious and principal effect is a loss of revenue and profits. Amazon is taking sales away from merchants, having been able to use competitor data to bring to market its own products,” claims Boris Bronfentrinker, … Read more

TikTok Shop’s Era of Super Subsidies Is Ending

TikTok Shop’s Era of Super Subsidies Is Ending

The days of buying ultracheap stuff on TikTok Shop may be winding down. Starting today, the fees TikTok charges sellers increase from 2 percent to 6 percent of the price of each order. They will creep up to 8 percent in July. The changes may mark a crucial moment for people who shop on TikTok … Read more

new zealand: India, New Zealand discuss measures to cut trade barriers, promote investor-friendly environment

new zealand: India, New Zealand discuss measures to cut trade barriers, promote investor-friendly environment

India and New Zealand have discussed measures to reduce trade barriers and promote a more investor-friendly environment to boost economic ties, an official statement said on Wednesday. The issues were discussed during the meeting of Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and his counterpart from New Zealand Todd McClay on December 19. Both the ministers … Read more