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France’s fast-fashion 'kill bill': Green move or penalty for the poor?

In a bid to combat the “fast-fashion” and “ultra-fast-fashion” brands that have taken France by storm, a young lawmaker from the conservative Les Républicains party has proposed slapping an extra €5 on every fast-fashion purchase in the name of the environment and the French textile industry. But criticism of the…

France 24

1 killed at Chiefs parade shooting; Russia is developing a space-based nuclear device

A shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade killed one woman and injured at least 21 others, including children. Russia is developing a nuclear capability that could target satelites.

WEKU

Temu promises cheap goods. Here's how the shopping app does it

Temu aggressively markets "hot deals," such as a hooded button-up fleece jacket for $8.32. But some U.S. officials accuse Temu of unfair and/or unethical practices.

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What is Temu? Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know about Temu's online marketplace and whether it's safe to buy from

Tom’s Guide

H&M CEO Resigns as Sales Drop, Stock Plunges

H&M's CEO unexpectedly resigns after drop in sales over the holiday season. Shares plunge as the fashion giant faces competition from Shein and Zara.

Top News

2024 IPO outlook: The blockbuster is (mostly) dead

IPO discourse has always been messy and prone to extremes, but it’s time to rethink some of the language we’re using.

Fortune

Shopper accuses boutique of selling Shein swimsuit for $40

‘At least take the tags off and hide the evidence,’ customer says

The Independent UK

Monday briefing: Happy new year? Guardian writers look ahead to 2024 in politics, culture and more

In today’s newsletter: Recession warnings, more time on TikTok, even faster fashion. But never mind – film and TV are going to have a blockbuster year

The Guardian - UK

‘Textile zombie’ v fossil fashion: the battle to clean up the clothing industry in 2023

There was a huge rise this year in hyperfast fashion, with its huge carbon footprint and terrible waste. But from jeans grown in Lancashire to the popularising of repairs, it’s not all bad news

The Guardian - UK

TechScape: Has online shopping left us in a desperate race to the bottom?

Low-cost, low-quality ‘everything’ stores such as Temu, Shein and Amazon make buying stuff easier than ever – but it comes at a cost

The Guardian - UK

IPO candidate Shein under fire by Temu—again—over alleged bullying, intimidating suppliers in new lawsuit

The lawsuit is the latest barrier to the fast fashion retailer as it seeks a public listing in the U.S.

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Online retailer Temu sues rival Shein, alleging ‘mafia-style intimidation’

Chinese-owned e-commerce firm reignites acrimonious legal battle and alleges Shein ‘bullied and intimidated’ suppliers

Fortune

JD.com's billionaire founder tells employees not to 'lie flat' as Temu-owner PDD catches up to him and Alibaba founder Jack Ma

"We need to change, or there’s no way out for our company," JDD founder Richard Liu wrote in a post on the company's internal forum.

The Guardian - UK

Preaching sustainability while hawking fast fashion – meet the greenwashing influencers

For all their talk of capsule wardrobes, their business model relies on big brands and rapid trend cycles, says writer Sarah Manavis

Evening Standard

Fashion Power 100 revealed: the hottest industry style players ranked

From designer heavyweights to industry titans and trending ingenues, the Standard has ranked the style world’s most significant figures of 2023 from one to 100

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International Business Times UK

Shein Applies For New York Listing Despite Forced Labour Allegations

Although the fast-fashion brand has been criticised for exploiting its factory workers, Shein has confidentially filed for an IPO in New York.

Fortune

A Shein IPO will likely be one of the most contentious debuts in recent memory

Shein has plenty of enemies in Washington, D.C.—and they may throw a wrench in the company’s plans to go public.

Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Stocks Struggle for Direction After Mixed Fed Messages

E-commerce platform PDD Holdings jumped after earnings, while rival Shein reportedly filed confidential IPO paperwork.

Kiplinger

Shein IPO Is In the Works: What You Need to Know

Fast-fashion retailer Shein is reportedly preparing to go public, but its IPO is facing several hurdles.

International Business Times

Shein Files For IPO In US; Share Sale Expected In 2024: Reports

One of the key issues is the valuation of the Chinese fashion retailer, CNBC reported.

France 24

Tesla battles against Swedish labour market model

Amid an ongoing strike by its mechanics in Sweden over a refusal to sign a collective wage agreement, Tesla has also filed a lawsuit against the country's postal workers. They have blocked deliveries of licence plates for its new cars, in solidarity with workers at the electric vehicle maker. Also…

The Guardian - AU

Chinese fashion giant Shein has filed paperwork to float on US stock market – reports

Company last month hoped for a valuation of $80-$90bn, according to reports, making it the largest initial public offering (IPO) in years

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