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Why Boohoo’s Remarkable Run Came to a Crashing Halt

The British fast fashion juggernaut’s ambitions to build an empire that could compete with the giants behind Zara and H&M was gaining ground this year. But allegations of poor working conditions in its factories have raised questions about its future.
Celebrities attend a Boohoo party in LA in 2019 | Source: Dana Pleasant/Getty Images for boohoo.com
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  • Sarah Kent

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