Shein outsells British rival Asos as UK revenue hits £2.58bn Online retailer’s 26% jump sharpens focus on exemption letting cheap parcels into the country duty-free The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Global Market: Shein shares tumble 6% as quarterly profit plunges 67% Shein shares fell over 6% after quarterly profit plunged 67% to $228 million, while margins narrowed sharply. Higher freight and jet fuel costs pressured profitability. Shares have declined 27.3% since their Hong Kong debut. The company plans to address rising European inventory and expand higher-priced clothing to improve margins. The Economic Times · Sep 29
Shein cautions over uncertain backdrop after European sales slide Shein revealed its latest performance in its first trading update since floating on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at the start of this month. Evening Standard · Sep 28
Bought Kids’ Toys From SHEIN or Amazon? Check These New Recalls Before Playtime A toy that looked harmless when it arrived on your doorstep may deserve another look before your child plays with it. Several new toy recalls announced in September involve products sold through SHEIN, Amazon and other retailers, with hazards ranging from detachable magnets to choking risks and expanding water beads.… Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 26
12,461 Sweet Cubby Kids' Loungewear Sets Sold on SHEIN Fail Federal Flammability Rules as Refunds Require Photo Proof About 12,461 Sweet Cubby kids' loungewear sets sold on SHEIN were recalled for failing to meet sleepwear flammability rules. Check sizes, batch number, and refund steps. Medical Daily · Sep 21
From India to Vietnam: Why some firms are rethinking the China-plus-one strategy Companies are bringing manufacturing back to China after facing difficulties abroad. Replicating China's factory ecosystem and skilled labor proves challenging for many firms. Overseas supply gaps and production constraints are prompting this manufacturing shift. Some businesses are restoring Chinese suppliers due to reliability and efficiency. This trend unfolds as companies… The Economic Times · Sep 14
Gummy Bear Shaped Magnets Sold on SHEIN Are Recalled Because Two Swallowed Pieces Can Perforate a Child's Intestines SHEIN is recalling 4,640 bear-shaped fridge magnets that can appeal to kids. Why swallowed magnets are an emergency and how to get a refund. Medical Daily · Sep 11
EU Commission eyes major import overhaul to crack down on illegal Chinese products Brussels is preparing a new law to crack down on non-compliant imports as part of a broader effort to curtail illegal Chinese products entering the EU market. The draft proposal also includes liability for online marketplaces, a new market surveillance fee and centralised enforcement. Euronews · Sep 10
SHEIN Recalls About 963 Spiral Toys Over Small Balls in the Fourth Such Recall Since August 2025 CPSC says about 963 SHEIN spiral toys violate the federal small ball ban. It is the fourth recall of this toy design in about a year. Medical Daily · Sep 7
Shein’s stock market debut was a major flop. Does it signal the death of ultra-fast fashion? “A model that floods the market with thousands of new daily styles at single-digit price points can only exist by passing its true costs onto labour and the environment.” Euronews · Sep 6
Shein seeks fast-fashion deals to spur growth Armed with $15 billion in cash, according to its prospectus, plus another $1.74 billion raised in the IPO, it is primed for an acquisition-driven phase as it seeks to recover from stalled sales growth. The Economic Times · Sep 5
China Threatens France Over New Shein and Temu Levy as Paris Defends 'Eco-Friendly' Fashion Crackdown France enacts a law imposing levies on ultra-fast fashion brands like Shein and Temu to curb environmental impact, sparking opposition from China, which views the measure as discriminatory. International Business Times UK · Sep 4
China lambasts France’s ‘discriminatory’ fast-fashion law China on Thursday called on France to abandon a new law on ultra-fast fashion that would impose fees of up to almost €20 per garment, calling it "clearly discriminatory". The law, which targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu, aims to curb the industry's environmental and local economic… France 24 · Sep 3
China demands France scrap fast fashion law targeting Shein and Temu Beijing has threatened with unspecified measures in response to France’s new environmental penalties on ultra-fast-fashion retailers. Euronews · Sep 3
The Economic Times · Sep 2 Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks fall as global bond selloff, oil surge weigh on sentiment Chinese and Hong Kong stocks fell as rising oil prices, higher bond yields and geopolitical tensions intensified inflation and interest-rate concerns. Major indexes declined, while gold, technology, auto and property stocks weakened. A lacklustre Shein debut added pressure in Hong Kong, although Chinese officials signalled openness to U.S. businesses.
The Economic Times · Sep 2 Global Market: Shein shares slip after lacklustre Hong Kong debut Shein shares fell over 3% after a weak Hong Kong debut, highlighting investor concerns over valuation, slowing growth and shrinking margins. The $1.7 billion IPO valued the fast-fashion retailer at $26.5 billion, far below its 2022 peak. Rising tariffs, regulatory scrutiny, customs costs and competition are increasingly challenging Shein’s business…
France 24 · Sep 1 'Subtle changes pointing to consumer fatigue' a challenge for fast-fashion retailers, expert says A federation of European textile associations called on Tuesday for an import fee of €10 on fashion imports, the latest effort to stem the flood of ultra-cheap competition mainly from China. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Dr Sheng Lu, Professor at the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies at…
International Business Times · Sep 1 Shein Finally Made It To The Stock Market. Investors Immediately Knocked 9% Off Its Shares. The fast-fashion giant raised about $1.7 billion in Hong Kong at a valuation of roughly $26.5 billion, far below its $100 billion peak.
The Independent UK · Sep 1 Does Shein’s market slide spell the end of fast fashion? IN FOCUS: As the fast fashion magnate makes a disappointing stock market debut, Olivia Petter asks whether this marks a tidal shift in a part of the sector that has been increasingly damaging to the environment
Euronews · Sep 1 Shein and Temu items could face €20 levy in France’s crackdown on ultra-fast fashion Imports of small parcels from China have already fallen by up to 40 per cent since a separate €3 EU levy came into force in July.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 1 France takes aim at fast-fashion giants with new pricing penalties France will start imposing fees on ultra-fast fashion from Tuesday, with charges set to rise to almost €20 per garment as the government steps up pressure on major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein.
The Economic Times · Sep 1 France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees The fees add to Shein's difficulties as the end of duty-free access for cheap ecommerce parcels in the European Union and the U.S. caused the company'svaluation to plunge ahead of its stock market debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Shein's spokesperson in France, Quentin Ruffat, has previously said the fast-fashion…
The Economic Times · Sep 1 Behind Shein’s empire is founder Sky Xu who prefers the shadows Shein's founder, Sky Xu, appeared briefly at the Hong Kong stock exchange debut. He maintained a reclusive persona, unlike other company leaders. This low profile reflects a broader trend among Chinese businessmen today. Shein's valuation has significantly decreased from its previous peak. The company faced past rejections for overseas stock…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 Shein shares slide on fast-fashion retailer’s stock market debut Hong Kong flotation at $26bn by firm once valued at $100bn follows failure to list in US and UK
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1 Global bond rout deepens as oil prices jump; wheat prices highest since early 2023 – as it happened European stock markets fall and Brent crude jumps above $92 a barrel amid renewed fighting in Middle East