Online shopping surged globally during the pandemic, especially in Brazil.  Cross-border platforms like Chinese giants like Shein, AliExpress, and Shopee, seized the opportunity to expand. Their growth continued, even as the health emergency waned.  

Now, with retailers looking at the approach of the holiday season, there’s heightened competition between local retailers and those from abroad.

Our correspondent in Brazil, Paulo Cabral, reports.

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