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Shein’s long-awaited IPO could be one of the biggest in years—if it can just figure out where U.S. and Chinese regulators will let it debut

Shein is reportedly considering an IPO in London after its plans to list in New York hit a wall of resistance.

Fortune · May 31, 2024

Senior UK politicians call for greater scrutiny of potential Shein IPO

Concerns London listing of retailer facing forced labour allegations goes ahead while parliament is dissolved

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2024

“I Need To Know How Nuclear I Need To Go”: Mom Finds Out $100 Costumes Are Actually From Shein

It should come as no surprise that businesses exist to make a profit. However, if you want loyal and happy returning customers, you can’t make them feel like you’re ripping them off. The post “I Need To Know How Nuclear I Need To Go”: Mom Finds Out $100 Costumes Are…

Bored Panda · May 27, 2024

Shein mega listing could reverse momentum in London’s IPO melodrama

City Voices: Would a Shein IPO be mostly a symbolic victory? Maybe, but London could really use one right now

Evening Standard · May 4, 2024

London stock market falls out of top 20 in 2024 global IPO destination rankings — joint with Kazakhstan

The IPO drought comes at the same time as an exodus of firms from the London Stock Exchange

Evening Standard · May 3, 2024

EU Toughens Rules On Chinese Fashion Retailer Shein

The European Union on Friday added Chinese-founded online retailer Shein to its list of digital companies that are large enough to come under stricter safety curbs.

International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024

Asos says it will take ‘necessary actions’ after 18% drop in sales

Online fashion retailer says it is becoming ‘faster and more agile’, after pre-tax losses of £120m

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024

First Thing: Fears Iran’s attack on Israel has shifted focus from Gaza aid effort

About 27 children have died of hunger and malnutrition, raising concerns many more will suffer lifelong effects. Plus, dozens of potential Trump trial jurors excused

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024

OPINION - We know fast fashion is wrong — why 11 years after Rana Plaza are we more addicted than ever?

We are at a point in the fashion calendar where greenwashing starts to peak. My inbox is groaning with endless pitches promising innovation and thrills from so-called sustainable brands. Celebrate Earth Day with a T-shirt that will likely end up in landfill? No, thank you.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2024

The meek may inherit the earth but they won’t inherit the City

City Voices: US companies are masters at blowing their own trumpet

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2024