1. The Rise of Temu’s Chinese Parent Will Reshape E-Commerce. At a time when Chinese consumers are more price-sensitive, PDD’s hybrid model gives it more direct sway over pricing—a key advantage in China. – Read More on the WSJ
2. Lawmakers ramp up scrutiny of Shein, call for proof it doesn’t use forced labor after retailer files for IPO. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., says that Shein “warrants extreme caution from regulators, customers and investors” as the fast-fashion powerhouse sets the stage to start trading on U.S. exchanges. – Read More on CNBC
3. Apparel brands finally shift to deeper supplier relationships. Brands recognize the value of partnering with suppliers but have been slow to act. Our latest survey finds that brands are finally shifting to transform the apparel industry. – Read More on McKinsey
4. X Corp calls ‘X’ trademark lawsuit a ‘shakedown’ in dismissal bid. X told the court that its rebrand would not cause confusion with X Social Media, arguing that it has “peacefully coexisted for years with hundreds of other registered X-formative trademarks” and that no trademark owner has “exclusive rights” to the letter. – Read More on Reuters
5. Talent Management in the Age of AI: The smartest companies today are starting to redefine jobs as a collection of skills and tasks — instead of just titles — and are considering how those skills and tasks will evolve as AI advances. – Read More on HBR