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Shein Acquiring Everlane Unmasks the State of "Ethical" Fashion

Brands can't always afford to stay sustainable.

Marie Claire

Everlane — clothing company prided on sustainability — reportedly acquired by Shein for $100 million

Founded in 2011, Everlane is known for its ethical transparency about how its clothes are manufactured

The Independent UK

Old shopping funnel is gone: Gen Z is rewriting rules of retail

Gen Z is rapidly reshaping India’s online retail market, forcing brands and platforms to rethink traditional marketing strategies. Nearly half of India’s online fashion and beauty shoppers now belong to Gen Z, with companies like Amazon, Nykaa, Myntra and Shein tailoring their offerings to meet the cohort’s fast-changing preferences and…

The Economic Times

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‘Our competitors are everyone’: Joybuy leads ‘China’s Amazon’ into the UK

Taking on its US rival in Britain is expected to lead to ‘collateral damage’ for UK retailers

The Guardian - UK

Woman wears Shein waist-trainer to get a snatched waist. Weeks later, she’s in the ER: ‘My ribs got pushed’

Over the years, plenty of diets, devices, and routines have promised women a quick fix to getting the ideal body they’ve always wanted (often based on what’s trending at the moment).

The Mary Sue

Why the outrage over this dress worn to the White House correspondents’ dinner?

Jennifer Rauchet, wife of Pete Hegseth, caused partisan uproar by supposedly wearing a bargain dress to the formal event – but what it says about our attitudes to fast fashion is more interesting

The Guardian - UK

MAGA Supporters Attack Influencer Who Found Out Jennifer Hegseth's WHCD Outfit Is a £33 Shein Dress

Influencer Ella Devi's criticism of Jennifer Hegseth's £33 Shein dress backfired, drawing a fierce online backlash and quickly making the influencer a talking point in right-leaning media.

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China’s decision to block the $2 billion Meta-Manus deal shows how far Washington and Beijing are drifting apart over AI

Both Washington and Beijing now seek to maintain control of strategic technologies and prevent them from leaking to the other.

Fortune

Despite Allegations Of 'Profiting From War' Pete Hegseth's Wife Jennifer Wears Temu, Shein For Official White House Events – Including WHCD

Jennifer Rauchet's WHCD dress has sparked online debate over its origin, with claims linking it to low-cost retail platforms like Temu. The claims remain unverified, fueling political discussions.

International Business Times UK

Creative Fatigue Is Now a Balance Sheet Problem: Inside the 72-Hour Ad Economy

In the summer of 2019, a DTC skincare brand based in Los Angeles could run a single 15-second TikTok ad for roughly a month before its click-through rate collapsed. The creative team would produce four to six variations per quarter, ship them to a freelance editor in Manila, pay between…

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Home shopping pioneer QVC plans bankruptcy protection filing as consumers jump on deals elsewhere

The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC _ which for years garnered the attention of millions of TV viewers looking for a deal on baubles and housewares, is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

The Independent UK

69 Times People Couldn’t Believe Their Eyes While Shopping On Wish

It starts with a great deal—something that looks almost too good to pass up. The photos seem convincing, the price is unbeatable, and the reviews? Well, easy to ignore. But when the package finally arrives, reality hits in the most unexpected ways. From bizarre designs to completely off-the-mark products, these…

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‘We can create hype’: H&M’s UK boss on its commitment to the high street

As the chain marks 50th anniversary in Britain, Karen O’Rourke explains what makes it stand out against cut-price rivals

The Guardian - UK

Appeal court blocks France’s bid to suspend Shein over illegal products

The Paris Court of Appeal on Thursday rejected a government request to halt part of online retailer Shein’s operations in France for three months, upholding an earlier ruling that deemed the move disproportionate. The French government has been seeking to suspend the Chinese site since a watchdog flagged listings for…

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Fortune

The 'Singapore-washing' strategy starts to unwind as both China and the U.S. closely scrutinize corporate roots

“Singapore-washing is only credible and effective for companies which fully cut off their operational ties to China," one expert said.

The Conversation

Does ‘free’ shipping really exist? An expert shares the marketing tricks you need to know

You’re scrolling through an online retailer, like Amazon, Shein or eBay, and spot a shirt on sale for $40. You add it to your cart, but at checkout, a $10 shipping fee suddenly appears. Frustrated, you close the tab.

Radio France Internationale

Upmarket French store BHV opens fast-fashion Shein outlets outside Paris

Shein boutiques will open in five regional BHV stores on Wednesday, four months after the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant’s first Paris outlet sparked an outcry.

Marie Claire

Shein Is Under Investigation for Selling Childlike Sex Dolls. It’s Shocking, but Not Surprising.

From fast fashion to pop culture, the sexualisation of young girls has been normalised for decades. Shein’s scandal is just the latest example.

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Dodgy online items in consumer watchdog's crosshairs

Forcing giant online marketplaces like Temu and Shein to protect consumers from unsafe products is one of this year's key focuses for the consumer watchdog.

Radio France Internationale

EU probes Shein as retailer expands into regional French stores

The EU has opened an investigation into Shein over childlike sex dolls and concerns about illegal products and “addictive design,” targeting the online fashion retailer under the bloc’s Digital Services Act. The move comes as Shein prepares to expand into several regional department stores in France.

Euronews

Watch the video: European Commission vs Shein — let's unbox the investigation

Everyone loves a good bargain. But what if your €3 t-shirt comes with extra baggage? It all started last year with a massive scandal in France. Authorities found illegal products, including a childlike sex doll, being sold on Shein. Now, the EU is stepping in.

Euronews

Newsletter: Time for Europe to 'stop hitting the snooze button'

Also in this newsletter: the latest on the push for a 20th package of sanctions against Russia; tensions escalate amid anti-semitism row between US and Belgium; and how US sanctions are making life impossible for an ICC judge.

The Independent UK

EU launches investigation into Shein over child-like sex dolls

The investigation would also consider risks linked to the ‘addictive design of the service’

Euronews

EU opens formal investigation into Shein over sale of child-like sex dolls and addictive app design

If breaches are confirmed, Shein could face hefty fines, as the EU steps up enforcement of its digital rulebook against large tech companies.

The Guardian - UK

EU to investigate Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls and weapons

Bloc also examines ‘addictive design’ of shopping site, including rewards, and its recommender systems

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