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Shein posts 38 percent revenue growth ahead of London IPO

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein's business in the UK recorded a pretax profit of 24.4 million pounds in 2023, while revenues for the year reached 1.55 billion pounds, up 38 percent ahead of its listing in London. A filing by the firm on Companies House said that Shein opened an office in Manchester, northwest England and pop-up stores across...

Retail

Shein outlets are appearing on high streets, but are not from the Chinese giant

Apparent Shein outlet stores have begun appearing on several shopping streets in both Spain and the Netherlands, the most recent popping up in Arnhem, Breda and The Hague. Yet, while seemingly operating under the same name, they are not from the Chinese fast fashion giant, a spokesperson for Shein emphasised to FashionUnited. Earlier this year,...

Business

Puma takes legal action against Shein for 'unauthorised distribution'

Since the Chinese online marketplace Shein opened up to third-party sellers, an increasing number of branded products have recently appeared there whose distribution via the platform has not been authorised by the brands. This also includes the sports goods manufacturers Puma and Adidas. According to research by WirtschaftsWoche, Adidas Samba...

Business

Six EU countries call for stricter supervision of Shein and Temu

Six European Union countries, including the Netherlands and Germany, are calling on Brussels to tighten the screws on online shopping sites Temu and Shein, which are suspected of selling products that are sometimes dangerous to consumers. “Every day, hundreds of thousands of parcels arrive at our homes, mainly from China, with goods that do not...

Business

Italy launches investigation into Shein over possible misleading advertising

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has opened an investigation into the Dublin-based company Infinite Styles Services CO. Limited, which operates the Italian Shein website. The investigation focuses on possible misleading advertising on the Shein website, in particular in the 'SheinTheKnow', 'evoluSHEIN' and 'Social Responsibility'...

Business

Superdry CEO says Shein is being allowed to ‘dodge tax’

Julian Dunkerton, the chief executive officer of Superdry, has said that Chinese fast fashion giant Shein is being allowed to “dodge tax”, and is thus calling on the UK government to take action. Speaking to the Today Programme on Radio 4, and later reported on by the BBC, Dunkerton said the UK Treasury would do well to get rid of a “loophole”...

Fashion |In Pictures

Shein France runway show: Where designer pieces meet everyday wear

What do the looks created by Mathilde Lhomme, Eddie Corps, and Mohammad Hossein Mahjouri – emerging designers showcased at the Shein France runway show last week – look like? Just days before Paris Fashion Week, the Shein France show took place at the Pavillon Vendôme, once again disrupting industry norms. Ironically, the show was titled 'New...

Fashion |REPORT

Shein X emerging designers present accessible fashion in Paris

A digital native brand, ultra fast-fashion and live stream shopping – welcome to the world of Chinese giant Shein and the Shein France fashion show. Thursday, September 12: the Shein France show took place at the Pavillon Vendôme, a former bank in Paris's Place Vendôme. Fifty models walked the runway, showcasing designs by 18 young international...

Business

Shein announces 10 million euro programme for European designers

Shein has launched a programme aimed at discovering, supporting, and developing emerging design talent across Europe, with an initial investment of 10 million euros. “A dedicated team will focus on the programme, with the goal of onboarding 250 European designers over the next five years through the Shein X Designer Incubator,” the press release...

Business

Shein: CO2 emissions increased by 45 percent in 2023

Ultra-fast fashion giant Shein is under scrutiny for its environmental and social practices. The company's latest sustainability report shows that greenhouse gas emissions increased by 45 percent by 2023. This significant increase underscores the environmental impact of Shein's fast-paced production model. More specifically, Shein's absolute...

Business

Shein finds cases of child labour and forced labour in supply chain

Shein has discovered two criminal offences in its supply chain between Q1 and Q3 2023, the Chinese fast fashion giant stated in its recently published sustainability report. Both cases, involving child labour and forced labour, were 'swiftly resolved', the company said. Shein is ramping up checks on its suppliers, including checking workers'...

Business

Shein reportedly mulling selling shares to British public

Fast fashion giant Shein is understood to be considering selling its shares to the British general public as part of its controversial listing on the London Stock Exchange. Plans for such a procedure, which is being backed by the company’s bankers, including JP Morgan, are believed to be at an early stage, according to The Telegraph, which...