All Shein articles
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OpinionâMango comments raise questions about how fashion industry squares challenges around consumptionâ
Fashion, by its very nature, encourages people to buy lots of clothes they probably donât really need, observes Charlotte Hardie
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NewsShein founder praises Chinese origins for success
The founder of fast-fashion giant Shein has praised the brandâs Chinese roots in a rare public appearance this week.
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OpinionâRetailâs entrenchment in supply and demand with China means itâs open to threats as well as benefitsâ
China has delivered great benefits in supply and demand, but the direct access it is building to the UK retail market and to data may be a threat, observes Maureen Hinton
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NewsEU to launch formal investigation into Shein
The European Union is set to open a formal investigation into fast-fashion giant Shein over multiple suspected breaches of the blocâs laws, including the alleged sale of childlike sex dolls and weapons.
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Chart of the WeekChart: Vinted now has more customers in the UK than all but two fashion brands
Data from platform SpendMapper, shared exclusively with Retail Week, suggests that the secondhand trading platform had 17 million customers in 2025, with Next and Primark the only fashion brands with more
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NewsFashion group behind Missguided triples sales
The on-demand fashion group behind Missguided has reported a 200% increase in sales for 2025, Retail Week can reveal.
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DataRanking: the retailers with the happiest workforces in the UK
New data has revealed the companies with the happiest workforces, according to participants in WorkLâs Happy at Work Test employee survey.
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Chart of the WeekChart of the week: Brits to cut fashion spend in new year budgeting push
Budget-conscious Brits are keen to cut down on discretionary spending in the new year and the number one target for cutting down on budgets is fashion purchases, according to new data from Barclays.
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FeatureShake-ups, showdowns and sabotage: the stories that defined retail in 2025
Retail Week looks back at 2025. From the cyber attacks that crippled high-street giants, to several high-profile administrations and the splitting up of one of Britainâs oldest and best-known brands, the year was another tumultuous one for the sector
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DataRanking: the 100 most popular retail websites on Black Friday
Thanks to data from Similarweb, Retail Week can reveal the retailers that dominated the web with the highest number of visits to their online stores over Black Friday.
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NewsShein, H&M and Sephora among top retailers investing in Black Friday influencer marketing
Retailers including Shein, H&M and Sephora are among the top 15 brands investing in Black Friday influencer marketing, Retail Week can reveal.
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DataData: The consumer and retail trends shaping Christmas 2025
Weâre in the thick of the golden quarter with Black Friday just days away and Christmas in a month, but concerns over what will be in the Budget could crush consumersâ Christmas spirit
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NewsChancellor delays axing of de minimis rule
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly not scrapping the de minimis rule in this weekâs Budget, but plans to in 2029.
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AnalysisCan pureplay retailers survive without stores?
There have been a host of online retailers launching into physical retailing as of late, with fast-fashion giant Shein gearing up to launch concessions across France this month, while Asos opens yet another pop-up ahead of the peak trading period.
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NewsFrance initiates proceedings to suspend Shein
The French government has said it is initiating proceedings to suspend Shein following investigations by prosecutors surrounding childlike sex dolls on its website.
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OpinionâSheinâs pivot to bricks-and-mortar retail marks a turning pointâ
Sheinâs 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 shouldnât be complacent, maintains Optimum Retailingâs 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 âshop-in-shopsâ 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 Londonâs 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 âvast bulk of incomeâ to its parent Singaporean company in order to reduce its tax bill in the UK.