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Fast fashion retailer Shein doubles profits as it awaits IPO approval

Company founded in China and promoted on social media is thought to be considering London listing

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Hunt and Gen Z are clearly of a mind on Shein. They’d rather skirt the issues

The fast fashion firm’s dubious ethical record doesn’t get in the way of a ‘haul’ or an IPO

The Guardian - UK

Amazon Is Panicking After Losing 2M Customers To Chinese Rivals Temu And Shein Since January

To regain superiority in the e-commerce industry, Amazon are prioritising the trust of its current customers and are looking to increase same-day deliveries.

International Business Times UK

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Shein Announces Winner Of Global Design Challenge And Incubator Programme

Italian designer Eleonora Falcone wins Shein's global design challenge, securing a spot in the Shein X Designer Incubator Programme. Shein invests 50 milli...

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Clothing Giant Shein In Focus As France Targets Fast Fashion

With jaw-droppingly low prices and a seemingly endless selection of trendy clothes, Shein has taken the world by storm -- and found itself in the crosshairs of French lawmakers who want to curb the excesses of fast fashion.

International Business Times

A deep dive into Asia's ultra-fast fashion giants

French lawmakers have approved a bill to slap fines on ultra-fast fashion retailers. The measure effectively takes aim at Chinese companies like Shein and Temu. Temu, a faster and cheaper version of Amazon, has spread from China to around 50 countries after less than two years in operation. China-founded Shein…

France 24

Fast fashion: the French are bringing Shein and Temu to heel. Can Britain follow suit?

Escalating tariffs on every piece of throwaway clothing contrast with Jeremy Hunt’s eagerness to host a multibillion-pound Chinese IPO

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France Passes Bill To Curb Fast Fashion Environmental Impact

France leads the way in regulating fast fashion to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability in the industry.

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French Parliament Votes To Slow Down Fast Fashion

France's parliament on Thursday backed a string of measures making low-cost fast fashion, especially from Chinese mass producers, less attractive to buyers.

International Business Times

French lawmakers target ultra-fast fashion brands

France's National Assembly is debating a bill that would impose penalties on purchases from brands like Shein, Temu and Primark as the explosive growth of the ultra-fast fashion industry wreaks massive environmental damage. We take a closer look. Also, German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall projects record sales for 2024 in a…

France 24

Zara owner Inditex's profits soar as it fends off Shein challenge

The surge in profits comes in contrast to struggling rivals including the UK’s Boohoo and ASOS

Evening Standard

Shein UK breaches company law by failing to disclose human owner

Breach could disrupt Shein’s reported plans to list in UK as companies are legally required to declare ‘person with significant control’

The Guardian - UK

London set to lure big floats this year as stock market bounces back, says LSE boss

LSE “will not be sold to foreign group” insists CEO

Evening Standard

UK’s Jeremy Hunt met Shein boss in attempt to lure firm’s IPO to London

Chancellor in talks with fast-fashion company as it believes it unlikely that SEC will approve US flotation

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FTSE 100 Live 27 February: Index slightly higher, Shein mulls London IPO, Currys jumps on new bid report

Vodafone investors have been braced for a big cut in dividend income after the telecoms giant unveiled a new payout policy today.

Evening Standard

Shein edges closer to London IPO amid US listing setbacks

Shein has edged closer to a London IPO as the fast-fashion firm faces setbacks to its plans to list in New York.

International Business Times UK

Shein And Temu Are Dominating The Global Air Cargo Industry Despite Climate Crisis

China's e-commerce giants Shein and Temu account for almost 10,000 tonnes of garments being shipped overseas, despite fast-fashion and factory worker controversies.

France 24

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…

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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.

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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.

Tom’s Guide

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

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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.

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Shein Investors Offer Stock at 30% Discount in IPO

Investors of Shein are reportedly selling their stock at a 30% discount as the company prepares for its IPO, according to Bloomberg News. Learn more here.

The Guardian - UK

Uniqlo sues Shein over ‘imitation’ banana-shaped ‘it’ bag

Petition demands online retailer stop immediate sale of bags and compensation for damages incurred

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Shein files for planned US IPO with Chinese regulator

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