Fast-fashion giant Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein is acquiring Everlane, which promises affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing. AAP · May 22
GEN:Fast-fashion giant Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein is acquiring Everlane, which promises affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing. AAP · May 22
‘Give every item a long life’: Vinted boss on how the site is moving beyond fashion Having shaken up UK clothes retail, the secondhand marketplace is pushing into phones and cameras – and even books The Guardian - UK · May 21
I believed sustainable fashion’s hype. But between Everlane and Allbirds, the letdowns keep coming Sustainability promised to change the industry. With Shein reportedly acquiring Everlane, and Allbirds pivotting from eco sneakers to AI, it seems that promise was mostly marketing The Guardian - AU · May 20
Everlane sold itself as the ethical alternative to fast fashion. Then Shein came calling IN FOCUS: As the fast fashion giant Shein shockingly acquires Everlane — the apparel brand known for its radical transparency and ethical pledges — for an estimated $100 million, Ellie Muir speaks to retail experts about why this deal is a sign that shoppers are jaded under the pressure to… The Independent UK · May 19
Shein Acquiring Everlane Unmasks the State of "Ethical" Fashion Brands can't always afford to stay sustainable. Marie Claire · May 19
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 · May 18
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 · May 18
‘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 · May 6
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 · May 2
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 · Apr 29
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. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
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 · Apr 28
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 · Apr 28
inkl · Apr 21 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…
The Independent UK · Apr 16 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
Bored Panda · Apr 15 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…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 22 ‘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
Radio France Internationale · Mar 19 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…
Fortune · Mar 9 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 · Feb 25 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 · Feb 25 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 · Feb 21 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.
AAP · Feb 18 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 · Feb 18 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.