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French campaigners call for regulation against Shein

Campaigners led by French political organization Place Publique are calling for action against Shein, the ultra fast fashion giant, citing concerns over its impact on the environment and human rights. The campaign emphasizes Shein's use of polyester, derived from processed oil and gas, as an environmental disaster. Reports indicate that...

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Agile supply chains: Shein, BCG and GoodOps discuss challenges and opportunities

As the fashion industry continues to grapple with the far-reaching impacts of the pandemic and new global challenges, it has become clear that the ability to swiftly respond to changes in the supply chain is a defining factor for companies to achieve success. Industry stakeholders from ultra-fast fashion player Shein, sustainability strategy and...

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Shein looks to Mexico for manufacturing

Shein, the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant, has made a strategic move to commence garment production in Mexico. This decision comes as Shein aims to diversify and localise its manufacturing capabilities and strengthen its foothold in key markets such as Latin America and the United States. The company, headquartered in Singapore, recently...

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Shein secures two billion dollar raise, cuts valuation by third

Fast fashion giant Shein has reportedly raised two billion dollars in its latest round of funding, placing its valuation at 66 billion dollars. The new figure, reported by The Wall Street Journal, is a third off the 100 billion dollars that Shein was initially valued at last year, and comes despite the retailer raking in around 23 billion...

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Shein to host 30 pop-up stores in EMEA, opens Dublin headquarters

Fast fashion giant Shein has continued on its path of growth in EMEA with the opening of its new headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, as well as plans to strengthen its physical presence in the region. The new office will be home to Shein’s strategic IT hub for EMEA and will function as the core of its operations in the area. The company stated that...

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Shein looks to become a global leader in sourcing deadstock fabric

Fashion and beauty e-tailer Shein is partnering with circular economy technology company Queen of Raw to utilise its technology to responsibly source excess fabric inventory from other brands and retailers to help mitigate fashion’s waste crisis. The initiative is part of the global fashion brand’s plans to become a leader in sourcing deadstock...

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Chinese fashion giant Temu moves headquarters to Dublin

As the U.S. government continues to scrutinise fashion companies' operations in China, some are opting for the safer havens of Europe and U.K. to expand their operations. One of these companies is Temu, the Chinese e-commerce giant that has captured the attention of Gen Z and is quickly gaining on the heels of digital fast fashion competitor...

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Chinese fast fashion giant Shein denies low prices due to forced labour

Chinese cut-price fast-fashion giant Shein defended its business model in an interview with AFP, saying demand-based production accounted for its low prices and not forced or cheap labour. Founded in China in 2008, Shein has swiftly claimed a top place in the global fast-fashion marketplace, offering young social-media-savvy customers low-priced...

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Nike, Adidas, Shein, Temu in US probe over forced labour in China

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the United States is currently scrutinising some of the world's largest brands regarding forced labour and origin of their cotton-based products. The committee has sent letters to major fashion and sportswear retailers, including Nike, Adidas, Shein, and Temu, to inquire about...

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US lawmakers urge scrutiny of fashion firm Shein over forced labor reports

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged securities regulators to require fashion upstart Shein to attest it does not use forced Chinese labor as a condition of a public offering. Citing reports that the fast-growing discount apparel company uses cotton from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, two dozen members of the House of...

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Shein partners with FIDM on scholarship programme and design course

Fast fashion e-tailer Shein has announced a new partnership with the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) which will see the duo launch a scholarship programme and design course for students. Through the partnership, 12 students have been selected to each receive a 40,000 dollar scholarship provided by Shein, as well as the...

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Shein, aware it needs to reduce its environmental impact but with a focus on the consumer

The popular Chinese multinational Shein, a pure digital player that has revolutionised the world of fast fashion, making it even more fast-paced, convinced consumers with a website that is updated daily with new garments at very low prices, as opposed to the two weeks that other companies such as Inditex need to bring new items to their shops at...