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Shein hit with complaint from EU consumer group over 'dark patterns'
Pan-European consumers organisation BEUC filed a complaint with the European Commission on Thursday against online ...
Shein rebuffs claim using ‘dark patterns’ to drive overconsumption
Shein is facing backlash as European consumer groups lodged a formal complaint alleging that the online fast-fashion label ...
Consumer group accuses Shein of manipulating shoppers with 'dark patterns'
A consumer organization filed a complaint with the European Commission on Thursday against online fast-fashion retailer Shein ...
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Shein faces EU complaint over ‘dark patterns’ and pressure tactics
Consumer groups from 21 countries accuse Shein of manipulative sales tactics and deceptive marketing Formal complaint urges ...
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Shein could face fines after EU complaint over dark patterns
In a report published Thursday, BEUC cited a range of aggressive techniques employed by Shein, including countdown timers, ...
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Shein hit with complaint from EU consumer group over 'dark patterns'
The BEUC filed a complaint against Shein with the European Commission, accusing the fast-fashion giant of using “dark patterns” to push excessive buying. These include pop-ups, countdowns ...
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Shein Faces EU Complaint Over Use of Manipulative Dark Patterns
Fast-fashion giant Shein is under fire from the European consumer group BEUC, which filed a formal complaint with the ...
'Dark Patterns': Shein taken to court by consumers org for tactics for bumping sales
Pop-ups telling customers they risk losing promotions if they leave the app, countdown timers that create time pressure to ...
Shein under EU fire as consumer watchdog slams ‘dark pattern’ sales tactics
This is not Shein first clash with European authorities. On 27 May, the European Commission issued a stern warning to the ...
'Dark patterns': Shein accused of manipulating shoppers
STORY: Fast-fashion retailer Shein has been accused of manipulating shoppers. European consumer group BEUC says it uses so-called “dark patterns” to push people to buy more. It’s filed a complaint to ...