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.If you enjoyed this episode, check out our series on the influencer industry. For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
For this week s series finale, we explain Indonesia s climate deal, why nobody came #1 in the CCPI s climate rankings and whether it s possible to grow an economy without increasing carbon emissions.For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
2022 is finally here, and many people are excited for their fresh starts. But, it s no secret that following through with New Year s resolutions can be challenging. Today on the show, behavioral economist Katy Milkman shares her tips on how you can follow through.