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Italy’s antitrust opens probe into Shein over environmental claims

September 25, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , ,

By Reuters Published September 25, 2024 Italy’s antitrust agency has launched an investigation into Dublin-based Infinite Styles Services CO. Limited, which manages the Italian website of Shein, over possible misleading environmental claims on the website. Shein The company is seen as trying “to convey an image of production and commercial sustainability of its garments through [...]read moreItaly’s antitrust opens probe into Shein over environmental claims

Shein reveals child labour cases as it steps up supplier audits

August 23, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , ,

By Reuters Published Aug 23, 2024 Fast fashion retailer Shein found two cases of child labour at its suppliers last year, it said in its 2023 sustainability report, as it stepped up audits of manufacturers in China to assuage criticisms of its low-cost business model ahead of a planned flotation. Reuters Shein said in the [...]read moreShein reveals child labour cases as it steps up supplier audits

Seoul authorities find toxic substances in Shein and Temu products

August 15, 2024 1 Comment Beauty , ,

By AFP-Relaxnews Published Aug 15, 2024 (AFP) – Women’s accessories sold by some of the world’s most popular online shopping firms contained toxic substances sometimes hundreds of times above acceptable levels, authorities in Seoul said. Chinese giants including Shein, Temu and AliExpress have skyrocketed in global popularity in recent years, offering a vast selection of [...]read moreSeoul authorities find toxic substances in Shein and Temu products

Mary Portas urges government to block Shein London IPO

July 18, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , ,

UK retail consultant Mary Portas has called on the new government to block a proposed London stock market listing by fast-fashion retail giant Shein. Known in Britain as ‘Mary Queen of Shops’, Portas voiced her opposition as an online petition by the ‘Say No to Shein’ campaign neared its target of 35,000 signatures. “Why would [...]read moreMary Portas urges government to block Shein London IPO

Shein ‘turns to Turkey’ after criticism of Chinese supply chain

July 11, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , , ,

Fast-fashion giant Shein is planning to add Turkey-based businesses to  its supply chain for European operations following criticism of its use of Chinese labour, according to a report. Shein Its plan to use more suppliers that are closer to its main markets in Europe and the UK surfaces as Chinese officials are believed to be [...]read moreShein ‘turns to Turkey’ after criticism of Chinese supply chain

EU to consider closing off duty exemption that aids Shein, Temu

July 11, 2024 No Comments Beauty ,

By Bloomberg Published Jul 3, 2024 The European Union is working on a proposal to impose import duties on cheap goods bought from online platforms outside the bloc, a move that would primarily target Chinese retailers such as Temu, AliExpress and Shein, according to people familiar with the matter. Shein The EU currently has a [...]read moreEU to consider closing off duty exemption that aids Shein, Temu

New UK business minister concerned over Shein tax loophole, supply chain

July 11, 2024 No Comments Business , , , ,

A London Stock Market IPO by Shein would lead to a possible investigation into its tax arrangements and questions over its supply chain, the UK’s new Business Secretary has said. There had already been speculation that this would be the case, but Jonathan Reynolds saying as much while actually in government (rather than as possible Business [...]read moreNew UK business minister concerned over Shein tax loophole, supply chain

Shein pledges to invest in UK and Europe ahead of potential IPO

July 11, 2024 No Comments Business , , , ,

By Reuters Published Jul 9, 2024 Fast fashion retailer Shein said it would invest 250 million euros ($271 million) over five years in the UK and Europe as the company battles criticism of its model based around flying cheap clothes and accessories from factories in China direct to shoppers worldwide. Reuters Shein, which is preparing [...]read moreShein pledges to invest in UK and Europe ahead of potential IPO

Shein works with NTX on AI insights to drive faster trend reaction

June 18, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , , , ,

Shein’s still-not-confirmed London IPO isn’t the only big news story around the e-tailer at the moment. It’s also tapping into one of the year’s (make that the decade’s) hottest trends with an AI-focused link-up. Shein It’s to use artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate its already fast-to-market product launches and fulfilment capabilities with the help of [...]read moreShein works with NTX on AI insights to drive faster trend reaction

Seoul city authorities find toxic substances in children’s products sold by Shein

May 31, 2024 No Comments Beauty , , , ,

By AFP-Relaxnews Translated by Nicola Mira Published May 31, 2024 On Tuesday, city authorities in Seoul stated that children’s products sold in South Korea by Chinese e-tail giant Shein have been found to contain toxic substances, at levels hundreds of times higher than acceptable thresholds. Shein is based in Singapore, and in recent years it [...]read moreSeoul city authorities find toxic substances in children’s products sold by Shein