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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

Shein is the fast fashion juggernaut that’s only getting bigger – its rise should concern us all

The Chinese-founded retailer sells entire outfits for less than £10 and has for years infuriated climate campaigners. Now its continued global expansion – which includes its new acquisition of the Missguided brand – looks set to cripple any progress already made to combat fast fashion, writes Olivia Petter

The Independent UK

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group buys 5% Boohoo stake in online shopping spree

Sale adds to flurry of investments by owner of Sports Direct, including in Currys, AO and Asos

The Guardian - UK

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Leicester garment makers warn of crisis as fast-fashion brands squeeze suppliers

Midlands city’s industry alleges firms are forcing through discounts and imposing financial penalties over small errors

The Guardian - UK

Apollo Global Management: The private equity giant behind billion-pound THG takeover bid

Apollo Global Management has until May 15 to either make a firm offer or walk away

Birmingham Post

The five challenges facing fast fashion after the rise and fall of In The Style

Missguided, I Saw It First and Lavish Alice have all faced financial troubles over the last year

Birmingham Post

Mancs became millionaires with these big brands... then things started to go wrong

Brands such as Missguided and I Saw It First have faced financial troubles in the last year

Manchester Evening News

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Size 18 model notes 'backward change' in industry promoting 'smaller is better'

Tinar calls for a greater representation of bigger bodies on the catwalk this London Fashion Week and explains why it's crucial for the younger generation to see

Daily Mirror

'I bought an entire going-out outfit from Vinted for less than £15'

With apps like Vinted or Depop, shop more sustainably and buy clothes for a fraction of the price

Manchester Evening News

Glasgow Fort welcomes new store selling Missguided and PLT as shoppers go wild

The new fashion retailer opened up recently and is selling a range of men's and women's fashion, footwear and accessories, including offerings from popular online brands

Glasgow Live

I Saw It First was bought for only £1 by Mike Ashley's empire as debts reached £13m

I Saw It First was set up by Jalal Kamani, the brother of Boohoo co-founder Mahmud Kamani.

Manchester Evening News

Revealed: I Saw It First was bought for £1 by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group and owed £13m to shareholders

I Saw It First was set up by Jalal Kamani, the brother of Boohoo co-founder Mahmud Kamani

Birmingham Post

Black Friday returns policies at PrettyLittleThing, Boohoo, ASOS and Missguided

Black Friday falls on November 25 but a number of fashion favourites have already launched warm up sales

Manchester Evening News

Kendals owner buys stake in Manchester fashion group promoted by Davina McCall and Amanda Holden

Frasers Group bought Manchester-based Missguided and I Saw It First earlier this year

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Birmingham Post

Frasers Group buys into Simply Be and JD Williams owner N Brown

Frasers Group has bought North West-based Studio Retail Group, Missguided and I Saw It First so far this year

Evening Standard

Frasers prepares ground for takeover of Australian retailer MySale

Owner of Sports Direct and Missguided ups share landgrab for discounter

Birmingham Post

How Mike Ashley's Frasers Group bought Studio Retail Group, Missguided and I Saw It First

BusinessLive reveals why Frasers Group splashed the cash for the three companies

Manchester Evening News

The Mancunian Way: Up and atom

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New documents show how debts at Manchester-based Missguided spiralled to £80m before collapse

The online fashion brand was bought for £20m by Frasers Group at the start of June

Birmingham Post

How Missguided collapsed owing more than £80m before being rescued by Frasers Group

Missguided was bought by Frasers Group in a £20m deal

Manchester Evening News

I Saw It First: How fashion brand worn by Love Island stars with Boohoo links followed in Missguided's footsteps

I Saw It First was founded in 2017 by Jalal Kamani, the brother of Boohoo co-founder Mahmud Kamani

The Guardian - UK

Missguided suppliers expected to be paid less than 2% of £30m owed

Administrator’s report reveals how little may go to those left unpaid after collapse of online fashion firm

The Guardian - UK

Frasers snaps up I Saw It First as it builds online fashion portfolio

Sale comes after purchase of Missguided and earlier acquisition of Studio Retail

Manchester Evening News

Fashion brand worn by Love Island contestants bought by Sports Direct owner

Frasers Group recently rescued Missguided out of administration in a £20m deal

Birmingham Post

I Saw It First bought by Frasers Group two months after £20m rescue of Missguided

I Saw It First was set up by Jalal Kamani, the brother of Boohoo co-founder Mahmud Kamani

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