Retailers warn Chinese sellers ‘dumping’ goods on UK marketplaces The boss of Currys said there are early signs that stock meant for the US is already being diverted to the UK. Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025
Price hike on Shein? How Trump tariffs could shift the US’s love of fast fashion Trump ended the ‘de-minimis’ rule while launching a trade war with China – which will make retail giants such as Temu more expensive, experts say The Guardian - US · Apr 13, 2025
Shein closer to London IPO after securing watchdog’s approval, reports say The company has been in talks over an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange over the past year. Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025
Shein on course for London IPO after watchdog approval It represents a significant milestone in the Chinese-founded company’s ambitions to list on the London Stock Exchange The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025
Trump’s tariffs may be reduced but their impact will be felt in the UK and beyond We examine potential consequences of US president’s market chaos, which could reach every corner of global finance and economy The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025
Will Temu And Shein Be Affected By The Tariffs? Your Packages Are About To Get Pricier The Trump administration's new 90% tariff on Chinese imports under £632 ($800), effective 8 April 2025, is set to jack up prices on Temu and Shein. Get ready for a hit to your wallet! International Business Times UK · Apr 9, 2025
Is Lowe's Getting Ready To Take On Walmart And Costco? Unveils New Line Of Products $5 Or Less Lowe's has launched a new private label line called Lowe's Essentials, featuring seven everyday household products priced at $5 or less. International Business Times UK · Apr 7, 2025
China retaliates against Trump in trade war with 34% tariffs on US imports Fears of global recession rise as stock markets continue to fall after China responds to US president’s ‘bullying practice’ The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025
Trump puts an end to tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports Chinese online retailers such as Temu and Shein had been taking advantage of a little-known tax exemption, known as the de minimis provision, to sell their products at very low prices in the US. Euronews · Apr 4, 2025
The tariff loophole that drove Shein and Temu to fast-fashion dominance is closing in a month An executive order imposes tariffs on small-value shipments from China that were previously exempt from duties. Fortune · Apr 4, 2025
Trump will stop the tax break for retailers like Shein. It could change the way we shop The days of getting low cost goods from brands like Temu could be numbered The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025
Who are the tech winners and losers of Donald Trump’s sweeping 'Liberation Day' tariffs? When it comes to the tech industry, semiconductor manufacturers come out largely unscathed while e-commerce giants will see major changes that could affect what price their goods are sold. Euronews · Apr 3, 2025
The Hunger Games fans are furious about this SHEIN collaboration – and for good reason Sometimes, reality truly is the best satire. 'The Hunger Games' fans have been left outraged after this recent merchandise release... Here’s why. Euronews · Apr 3, 2025
Trump closes China tariff loophole used by fast fashion retailers like Shein and Temu Imported goods under $800 will now be subject to duties of either 30 per cent of their value or $25 per item The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2025 Trump tariff global reaction – country by country The US president’s new tariff regime on every country threatens to unleash a global trade war. Here we explore how the world is responding
Fashion Times · Apr 1, 2025 Hunger Games Fans Slam SHEIN Collab Encouraging Them to 'Rebel Against the Ordinary': 'Something the Capitol Would Do' "The Hunger Games" fans are not happy with Lionsgate and Susan Collin's new collaboration with fast-fashion megacorporation SHEIN.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2025 Boohoo to rebrand as Debenhams despite Frasers Group’s vote to block it Shareholder meeting turned into latest episode in battle between fashion retailer and Mike Ashley’s retail empire
The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025 The collapse of Hudson’s Bay signals a turning point for Canadian legacy retailers Hudson’s Bay Company has begun liquidating all but six of its stores. After the 352-year-old retailer filed for creditor protection amid mounting debt and operational losses in early March, a court gave it permission to start the liquidation process.
Salon · Mar 17, 2025 Forever 21 set to close all stores The retailer cited competition from online rivals, but some said the brand didn't resonate with today's youth
Latin Times · Mar 17, 2025 Forever 21 Blames Shein and Temu for Their Downfall as They Prepare to Close All U.S. Stores Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy again and will shut down all U.S. stores, blaming Shein, Temu, and shifting consumer trends for its downfall.
International Business Times · Mar 15, 2025 Shein Says US Tariff Hit Won't Stop Fast-fashion Flood Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will not eject fast-fashion juggernaut Shein from the US market, its executive chairman Donald Tang has told AFP. The head of the online platform, which has come in for scrutiny over its environmental footprint and allegations of human rights violations, also insisted that the…
Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025 Shein chairman says firm ‘wants to be listed company’ The retailer has been in talks over an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange over the past year.
International Business Times · Mar 12, 2025 Shares In Zara Owner Inditex Sink Despite Record Profit Zara owner Inditex posted Wednesday another record annual profit but investor worries that sweeping US tariffs could hurt its growth prospects caused shares in the world's biggest fashion retailer to slide.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2025 New name but same old struggles for Boohoo Rebrand to Debenhams won’t solve the company’s issues – the retailer may simply have already had its day in the sun
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2025 UK risks becoming dumping ground for goods from exploited workers, MPs say Committee says firms should be required to say how they will tackle modern slavery in supply chains