Helen Reid
Stories by Helen Reid
Shein aims for London IPO by mid-year
The London listing push comes after the company ended its attempt at a US IPO.
UK lawmakers summon Shein, Temu for questioning over labour practices
Both platforms have faced allegations of poor working practices at factories in China.
UK regulatory approval for Shein’s IPO delayed by NGO opposition: report
An advocacy group for China's Uyghur population challenged the listing.
Small retailers struggle as Temu, Shein ramp up Black Friday marketing spend
Both platforms are bidding heavily on search keywords used by competitors.
Shein reports two child labour cases at suppliers last year
Shein said it had suspended orders from the suppliers that had employed children under 16.
IPO-bound Shein may lose appeal as end nears for tax breaks
Ending tax breaks for low-value parcels creates regulatory uncertainty.
Shein pledges to invest $271m in UK and Europe ahead of potential London IPO
Its model of flying cheap clothes from China direct to shoppers worldwide has faced criticism.
Chinese e-commerce firm Shein’s IPO plans hit roadblocks in Europe
European manufacturers of fabric, clothes, leather goods and shoes called on future EU policymakers to protect jobs.
JD.com’s interest in UK retailer Currys underscores weakness in home market China
Currys owns 21 warehouses across the UK and Ireland, and 800 leasehold stores in 8 countries.
