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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
EU data protection

Shein UK breaches company law by failing to disclose human owner

The UK business of Shein has failed to disclose its ultimate ownership, a breach of company law.
Shein is famous for ultra-cheap clothing and has faced allegations of labor abuse. [ more ]
Harvard Business Review
2 months ago
Business intelligence

The Lingering Cost of Instant Fashion

Instant fashion, led by Shein, has rapidly grown due to social phenomena and technological advancements.
The fast fashion industry's success is fueled by privatization of profit and socialization of costs. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Shein, Temu and other e-commerce retailers are upending global air cargo industry | CBC News

Fast-fashion e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu are significantly impacting global air cargo industry.
Shein and Temu's direct shipping from Chinese factories via air is causing air-freight costs to rise and capacity shortages. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
World news

The World's Most Anonymous CEO Is About to Take Center Stage

The founder of Shein has managed to maintain a low profile despite the company's success
An IPO is expected for Shein in the near future [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Marketing

Which Shein is going public? The one Gen Z adoresor the one it spurns?

Shein, a global fast-fashion retailer, is reportedly preparing for a major IPO
The company's success depends on whether it is perceived as a source of bargains or as a symbol of overconsumption [ more ]
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www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Startup companies

Reddit's long-awaited IPO might finally be happening soon

Reddit is once again holding talks with potential investors for a possible IPO in 2024 with a valuation as high as $15 billion.
The success of Shein's pending IPO could impact Reddit's decision to go public.
The IPO market has been slow, with many companies trading below their first trade price. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Startup companies

Shein Still Needs to Prove It's a Bargain

Shein files for IPO in the U.S., aiming for a valuation higher than $66 billion.
The company's market value would be above H&M but below Zara's parent company Inditex. [ more ]
The Information
6 months ago
Marketing

Shein and Amazon Are Both Good for the Ad Business

Shein's global revenue has surged 40% in the first three quarters of this year, surpassing H&M.
Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is a major beneficiary of Shein's ad spending.
Online commerce is the biggest contributor to Meta's ad growth, with Chinese advertisers like Shein seeking new customers in markets like North America and Brazil. [ more ]
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Fast Company
3 weeks ago
EU data protection

Shein is shining so bright in Europe that regulators want to keep a closer eye on it

Shein has been designated a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) by the European Union due to its large European user base, requiring compliance with Digital Services Act rules by August. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 weeks ago
JavaScript

China's Shein fashion retailer faces stricter EU regulation DW 04/26/2024

Shein, a Chinese-founded fast-fashion company, has been added to the EU's list of very large online platforms, subjecting it to stricter rules for combating illegal content and counterfeit products. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

Uniqlo sues Shein over alleged copy of its popular 'Mary Poppins bag' | CBC News

Uniqlo has sued Shein over a small shoulder bag that it claims is an unlawful copy of its popular Round Mini Shoulder Bag.
Uniqlo is seeking damages of about $1.1 million in its lawsuit against the three companies that operate Shein. [ more ]
The Drum
4 months ago
Marketing

Can Shein shift from bargain bin to legitimate fashion player?

Shein is set to overtake H&M and Zara in revenue as it continues to experience phenomenal global growth.
Shein has faced criticism for its reputation, including accusations of manipulation and poor working conditions, but is taking steps to legitimize itself by partnering with well-known brands. [ more ]
Modern Retail
5 months ago
Marketing

Temu is using its lawsuit against Shein as a PR engine

The mobile shopping app Temu, owned by PDD Holdings, has filed a lawsuit against online shopping platform Shein, accusing the company of intimidating suppliers.
Temu strategically mentioned its upcoming Super Bowl ad in the lawsuit, aiming to generate coverage and tie the legal action to its advertising plans. [ more ]
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