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Shein’s IPO case rests on the technology behind its fashion business
The fashion retailer’s LATR system has helped suppliers adjust more quickly to shifts in consumer trends and demand.
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Cheng Zi
Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.
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