Shein’s UK sales surge 32% higher amid stock market float plans Shein said it benefited from the opening of two new offices in Kings Cross and Manchester and the launch of a pop-up shop in Liverpool. Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2025
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Amazon Is Launching Its Own ‘Trusted’ Version Of Temu And Shein & Can We Fucking Not? Ultra-cheap retailers are on the rise and Amazon wants to cash in. But that doesn’t mean its a good thing. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 14, 2025
B&Q boss urges Reeves to end tax breaks that favour online Chinese rivals Plea about ‘de minimis’ rule, which has underpinned the rise of the online specialists Shein and Temu The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2025
Shein fined €1m in Italy for misleading environmental claims about products Chinese fast fashion retailer penalised month after €40m fine from French regulator in July The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025
Italy hands fast fashion retailer Shein €1 million greenwashing fine The decision comes after France fined the retailer €40m in July over fake discounts and misleading environmental claims. Euronews · Aug 4, 2025
China’s fast-fashion capital slows down under Trump’s trade war Guangzhou is the humming heart of the global fast fashion industry, but uncertainty over US tariffs is putting pressure on orders and profits The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2025
Alibaba, Amazon, Shein Brace For Impact As Trump Nixes Duty-Free Threshold President Donald Trump has introduced a sweeping tariff policy aimed squarely at online retail giants such as Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:PDD), the parent of Temu, and fast-fashion heavyweight Shein. Benzinga · Jul 31, 2025
Brussels, my love? The battle for the budget - who wins, who loses? In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the launch of the EU budget deliberations, attempts to raise taxes on tobacco and alcohol and the major escalation in Europe's scrutiny of the fast fashion business model. Euronews · Jul 26, 2025
Ultra fast fashion could be taxed to oblivion in France. Could Australia follow suit? For centuries, clothes were hard to produce and expensive. People wore them as long as possible. But manufacturing advances have steadily driven down the cost of production. These days, clothing can be produced very cheaply. In the 1990s, companies began churning out fast fashion: low cost versions of high end… The Conversation · Jul 22, 2025
EU commissioner shocked by dangers of some goods sold by Shein and Temu Michael McGrath awaits results of secret shopper investigation amid crackdown on Chinese retail platforms The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2025
France Just Made Influencing Fast Fashion a Crime Here's everything you need to know about the unprecedented legislation Marie Claire · Jul 12, 2025
MPs sound alarm over reports Shein is pushing UK listing rules to be relaxed The Business and Trade Committee said it would be ‘deeply concerned’ by changes to the disclosure rules to pave the way for Shein to list in the UK. Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2025
That $20 dress direct from China now costs $30 after Trump closed a tariff loophole – and the US will soon end the ‘de minimis’ exemption for the rest of the world, too Fast fashion got a lot pricier for Americans this spring – and it’ll likely get even more expensive in 2027. The Conversation · Jul 10, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025 Voices: Can London really afford to shun Shein’s £50bn float? COMMENT: With the super-fast fashion brand reportedly filing for an IPO in Hong Kong, rather than the UK – where the business model has faced regulatory hurdles over ethical and environmental concerns – James Moore asks if the City is wise to be so sniffy
Euronews · Jul 8, 2025 Shein files for Hong Kong IPO to speed up London listing, FT reports The e-commerce platform filed for a London IPO around a year and a half ago, but has been unable to secure regulatory approval, partly linked to its exposure to the Xinjiang region.
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 Shein files to float in Hong Kong but hopes to keep London IPO alive – reports The fast fashion retailer confidentially filed a draft prospectus last week with the Hong Kong exchange, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
Euronews · Jul 4, 2025 France hands Shein €40 million fine for deceptive commercial practices Through analysing products listed as being on sale on Shein's French website, investigators found that 57% of products had no price reduction, 19% had a slight discount, while 11% of products actually had a price increase.
International Business Times UK · Jul 1, 2025 Target's New Shipping Strategy Could Slash Prices and Win Back Budget Shoppers from Temu and Shein The big-box retailer aims to roll out a service similar to those offered by other established e-commerce firms.
Benzinga · Jun 24, 2025 5 Things To Know About 30-Year Old Scale AI Co-Founder Lucy Guo At just 30 years old, Lucy Guo has surpassed Taylor Swift to become the world's youngest self-made female billionaire. Her net worth, estimated at around $1.3 billion, is largely due to her early stake in Scale AI.
International Business Times UK · Jun 18, 2025 SHEIN and Temu See Massive Drop in Daily US Users: What Trump's Tariff Loopholes Mean for Them Both platforms have faced mounting controversies in the US over the past year, drawing scrutiny from lawmakers, regulators, and consumers.
International Business Times UK · Jun 13, 2025 Gen Z Turns to Google for Shopping Over Amazon, But That's Not Amazon's Only Problem Gen Z increasingly chooses Google for online shopping, driven by AI tools like Overviews and Lens, impacting Amazon's share.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 11, 2025 French Senate approves bill to regulate ultra-fast fashion The French Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation aimed at regulating the ultra fast-fashion industry. The bill specifically targets Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu while imposing stricter environmental standards on the rapidly growing sector.
Euronews · Jun 11, 2025 French Senate backs law to regulate ultra fast fashion giants Shein and Temu The new legislation would impose eco-taxes, advertising bans, and influencer restrictions, but critics believe the bill falls short of its initial environmental ambitions.
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Trump’s tariffs have made fast fashion even more exploitative. Here’s how ANALYSIS: Mona Mashhadi Rajabi, Lisa Lake, Martina Linnenluecke and Yun Shen deep dive into the impact Trump’s tariffs have had on fast fashion