Boohoo was one of the few apparel brands to see sales rise during the coronavirus pandemic, but recent allegations threaten to derail the clothing giant from its vision of dominating online retail. The company, known for low-cost Instagram-snappable pieces, saw its revenue grow 45% in its first quarter, while many of its competitors were forced to pause or cease production during the crisis. At the end of June, Boohoo’s share price was up nearly 40 per cent from the start of the year, reinforcing its position as an e-commerce leader. Founded in the heart of Manchester’s historic textile district in…

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