Senior UK politicians call for greater scrutiny of potential Shein IPO Concerns London listing of retailer facing forced labour allegations goes ahead while parliament is dissolved The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2024
“I Need To Know How Nuclear I Need To Go”: Mom Finds Out $100 Costumes Are Actually From Shein It should come as no surprise that businesses exist to make a profit. However, if you want loyal and happy returning customers, you can’t make them feel like you’re ripping them off. The post “I Need To Know How Nuclear I Need To Go”: Mom Finds Out $100 Costumes Are… Bored Panda · May 27, 2024
As governments crack down on fast fashion’s harms, could Shein lose its shine? Fast-fashion brand Shein expressed interest last year in listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). But, having met some opposition from US politicians, including Republican Florida senator Marco Rubio, it has now reportedly turned its attention to London. The Conversation · May 21, 2024
Young People Have Become Addicted To 'Blackout Shopping' Despite Later Regretting It Through shopping on Shein and TikTok Shop, Gen Zers have developed a habit of spending frequently online as it provides them with a remarkable thrill. International Business Times UK · May 21, 2024
UK cannot afford to give ‘cold shoulder’ to China, says City minister Bim Afolami’s comments distance British government from protectionist moves by US The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024
Boohoo dives into debt as losses soar to £160m and sales slump Online fashion retailer cut over 1,000 jobs in year to February amid competition from rival Shein and resurgent high street The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2024
Shein mega listing could reverse momentum in London’s IPO melodrama City Voices: Would a Shein IPO be mostly a symbolic victory? Maybe, but London could really use one right now Evening Standard · May 4, 2024
London stock market falls out of top 20 in 2024 global IPO destination rankings — joint with Kazakhstan The IPO drought comes at the same time as an exodus of firms from the London Stock Exchange Evening Standard · May 3, 2024
EU Toughens Rules On Chinese Fashion Retailer Shein The European Union on Friday added Chinese-founded online retailer Shein to its list of digital companies that are large enough to come under stricter safety curbs. International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024
Asos says it will take ‘necessary actions’ after 18% drop in sales Online fashion retailer says it is becoming ‘faster and more agile’, after pre-tax losses of £120m The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
First Thing: Fears Iran’s attack on Israel has shifted focus from Gaza aid effort About 27 children have died of hunger and malnutrition, raising concerns many more will suffer lifelong effects. Plus, dozens of potential Trump trial jurors excused The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024
OPINION - We know fast fashion is wrong — why 11 years after Rana Plaza are we more addicted than ever? We are at a point in the fashion calendar where greenwashing starts to peak. My inbox is groaning with endless pitches promising innovation and thrills from so-called sustainable brands. Celebrate Earth Day with a T-shirt that will likely end up in landfill? No, thank you. Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2024
The meek may inherit the earth but they won’t inherit the City City Voices: US companies are masters at blowing their own trumpet Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2024
Fast fashion retailer Shein doubles profits as it awaits IPO approval Company founded in China and promoted on social media is thought to be considering London listing The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024 Jeremy Hunt and Gen Z are clearly of a mind on Shein. They’d rather skirt the issues The fast fashion firm’s dubious ethical record doesn’t get in the way of a ‘haul’ or an IPO
International Business Times UK · Mar 23, 2024 Amazon Is Panicking After Losing 2M Customers To Chinese Rivals Temu And Shein Since January To regain superiority in the e-commerce industry, Amazon are prioritising the trust of its current customers and are looking to increase same-day deliveries.
Top News · Mar 22, 2024 Shein Announces Winner Of Global Design Challenge And Incubator Programme Italian designer Eleonora Falcone wins Shein's global design challenge, securing a spot in the Shein X Designer Incubator Programme. Shein invests 50 milli...
International Business Times · Mar 22, 2024 Clothing Giant Shein In Focus As France Targets Fast Fashion With jaw-droppingly low prices and a seemingly endless selection of trendy clothes, Shein has taken the world by storm -- and found itself in the crosshairs of French lawmakers who want to curb the excesses of fast fashion.
France 24 · Mar 19, 2024 A deep dive into Asia's ultra-fast fashion giants French lawmakers have approved a bill to slap fines on ultra-fast fashion retailers. The measure effectively takes aim at Chinese companies like Shein and Temu. Temu, a faster and cheaper version of Amazon, has spread from China to around 50 countries after less than two years in operation. China-founded Shein…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2024 Fast fashion: the French are bringing Shein and Temu to heel. Can Britain follow suit? Escalating tariffs on every piece of throwaway clothing contrast with Jeremy Hunt’s eagerness to host a multibillion-pound Chinese IPO
Top News · Mar 16, 2024 France Passes Bill To Curb Fast Fashion Environmental Impact France leads the way in regulating fast fashion to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability in the industry.
International Business Times · Mar 14, 2024 French Parliament Votes To Slow Down Fast Fashion France's parliament on Thursday backed a string of measures making low-cost fast fashion, especially from Chinese mass producers, less attractive to buyers.
France 24 · Mar 14, 2024 French lawmakers target ultra-fast fashion brands France's National Assembly is debating a bill that would impose penalties on purchases from brands like Shein, Temu and Primark as the explosive growth of the ultra-fast fashion industry wreaks massive environmental damage. We take a closer look. Also, German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall projects record sales for 2024 in a…
Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2024 Zara owner Inditex's profits soar as it fends off Shein challenge The surge in profits comes in contrast to struggling rivals including the UK’s Boohoo and ASOS
The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024 Shein UK breaches company law by failing to disclose human owner Breach could disrupt Shein’s reported plans to list in UK as companies are legally required to declare ‘person with significant control’