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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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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…

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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.

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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

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…

The Economic Times

'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…

France 24

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.

International Business Times

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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…

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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

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

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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

Evening Standard

Shein shares fall after stock market debut in Hong Kong

Shares in the business dropped by as much as 10% in early trading.

Euronews

Shein shares fall on Hong Kong debut as parcel duties and Iran costs bite

Shein has listed in Hong Kong after failed attempts in New York and London, as US tariffs and rising shipping costs squeeze the fast-fashion giant's profits.

The Economic Times

Global Market: Shein's weak listing draws analyst concerns over valuation and margins

Shein shares fell 8% on their Hong Kong debut despite strong IPO demand, reflecting concerns over slowing growth, tariffs, trade restrictions, valuation and competition. The fast-fashion giant is diversifying into third-party marketplaces and lifestyle categories, but investors remain cautious about whether Shein can sustain growth and profitability amid rising challenges.

The Economic Times

Fast-fashion giant Shein plunges 10% on Hong Kong debut

In its inaugural trading day in Hong Kong, fast-fashion retailer Shein experienced a ten percent drop in stock prices. The company successfully secured US$1.7 billion through its initial public offering, although its valuation now faces challenges at US$26.3 billion, a decline from previous private fundraising rounds in 2022. Despite plans…

France 24

Fast-fashion retailer Shein makes tepid Hong Kong debut amid mounting headwinds

Fast-fashion retailer Shein, known for its ultra-low prices and rapidly produced clothes, made a tepid Hong Kong debut on Tuesday, having raised US$1.7 billion in a high-profile initial public offering. The flotation comes after the company's plans to list in New York and London were derailed by regulatory scrutiny.

The Independent UK

Fast-fashion giant Shein's shares fall after Hong Kong trading debut that spotlights its China roots

Shares in fast-fashion online retail giant Shein have begun trading on Hong Kong’s stock exchange after a long delay

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