All Shein articles
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Opinion‘Shein’s pivot to bricks-and-mortar retail marks a turning point’
Shein’s decision to open permanent physical outlets in France shows that digital brands now recognise bricks-and-mortar as essential to future growth. But legacy retailers used to running stores shouldn’t be complacent, maintains Optimum Retailing’s Sam Vise
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NewsShein braces for Trump tariff hit after profits fall
Shein has warned that uncertainty around new US trade tax rules will weigh on profits after taking a hit from rising costs last year.
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NewsShein plots first permanent stores in France
Shein is set to make its first permanent brick-and-mortar debut next month, with a host of “shop-in-shops” across France.
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GalleryFirst look: Shein takes over Future Stores with Oxford Street pop-up
Shein is set to open the doors to its latest pop-up on London’s Oxford Street to celebrate the launch of its new 2025 autumn/winter collection
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NewsShein accused of reducing UK tax by moving income to Singapore
Fast fashion giant Shein has been accused of transferring the “vast bulk of income” to its parent Singaporean company in order to reduce its tax bill in the UK.
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FeatureFrom browsing bliss to tedious clicks: Has online shopping lost its spark?
According to research by Criteo, 76% of people think that ecommerce is functional, but not fun, almost 80% find shopping online lonely, compared to an experiential in-store experience, and nearly a third even view it as a chore.
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NewsShein posts record UK annual sales and profits
Online fashion giant Shein, which is pondering a London listing, has reported record turnover and earnings at its UK arm.
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Chart of the WeekChart: Google on how Shein and Temu are attracting UK shoppers
One of the biggest disruptions to UK ecommerce market over the past few years has been the entrance of Chinese-founded, online-only platforms like Shein, Temu and AliExpress
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NewsShein hit with hefty greenwashing fine
Shein has been hit with a hefty fine by Italy’s competition authority for misleading shoppers.
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NewsShein puts pressure on UK as it files for IPO in Hong Kong
Shein has reportedly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong as it puts pressure on UK regulators to approve its London listing.
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NewsShein fined millions by France’s antitrust agency
Fast-fashion retailer Shein has been fined millions of euros by France’s antitrust agency following an investigation.
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DataData: Six retailers that can afford to raise prices – and four that can’t
If you were to increase your prices overnight, how might your customers react? Thanks to data from Kantar’s Pricing Power division, Retail Week can reveal what the consequences for 10 retailers could be if they were to do just that
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NewsShein faces fresh lawsuit in claims of dodged taxes
Online fashion giant Shein has been hit with a new lawsuit from the High Court claiming it has committed customs and VAT fraud.
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Opinion‘The fastest-growing retailers show us the power of stores’
Regardless of whether they sold yoga leggings or sweets, the retailers that are growing fast have invested in their stores
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DataRanking: the 15 fastest-growing retail brands in the UK
While many retailers have been cutting costs, the players in this ranking have been gunning for growth. Thanks to exclusive transaction data shared with Retail Week by CACI, we can reveal the UK’s fastest-growing retail brands and explore what they tell us about how Brits are spending their cash
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NewsShein switches IPO focus to Hong Kong from London
Fast-fashion powerhouse Shein is likely to seek a listing in Hong Kong instead of London.
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NewsTrump pushes EU trade talks deadline as 50% tariff threat looms
The President of the United States Donald Trump has pushed back the deadline for EU-US tariff negotiations to July 9, having previously threatened to slap 50% mark ups on all European goods on June 1.
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NewsEU accuses Shein of being in ‘breach of law’ over fake discounting
Fake discounts, pressure selling and other practices on Shein are in breach of the law, the European Union has said.
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NewsShein explores US restructuring as Trump tariffs threaten London float
Fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly exploring restructuring its US business, as the ongoing trade war between the US and China threatens its long-rumoured London float.
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Opinion‘De minimis advantage – the elephant in the room for Shein, pre-IPO?’
UK retailers would benefit from the abolition of de minimis rules, which have given Shein’s business model an advantage, believes fashion analyst Maureen Hinton