IPO
This coverage examines initial public offerings (IPOs) in the UK retail sector, focusing on company valuations, market conditions, investor response, and strategic objectives. Reporting highlights how retailers prepare for and navigate IPOs as part of their growth plans — offering insight for executives, financial managers, and professionals involved in retail finance and corporate strategy.
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Apr- 2025 -14 AprilClothing & Shoes
UK watchdog faces criticism over Shein IPO approval
UK watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority, is facing criticism from UK investor groups after reports from Reuters that it has given Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein the go ahead for a London listing. A top UK managers’ trade group, including Aviva Investors, Schroders and M&G has criticised the watchdog’s decision,…
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Mar- 2025 -25 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-25/3/25
WH Smith has successfully completed a refinancing deal, securing a £200m US Private Placement and a new £120m bank term loan. The move diversifies its debt financing ahead of a potential sale of its high street business, which includes over 500 stores. Two firms, Alteri Investors and Modello Capital, remain…
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25 MarchHealth & Beauty
THG successfully raises £90m with help from founder
THG has successfully fundraised £90m with the support from new investors and existing shareholders, including a £60m contribution from founder and chief executive Matthew Moulding. The equity contribution was made up of £30m of new ordinary shares, and Moulding’s £55m convertible loan and £5m of partly paid shares. The firm…
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14 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-14/3/25
Shein, the fast-fashion giant, has confirmed its plans to go public, targeting a listing on the London Stock Exchange. Executive chairman Donald Tang emphasised the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability as it transitions to a public entity. However, no specific timeline or valuation was disclosed, with Tang stating the…
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14 MarchOnline & Digital
Shein chair publicly confirms IPO plans
Shein executive chairman Donald Tang has confirmed that the fast-fashion giant has plans to float on the stock market for the first time, with the London Stock Exchange being the company’s target. In an interview with The Times, Tang said he wanted the company to “embrace the…accountability and transparency of…
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5 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-5/3/25
Walgreens Boots Alliance, owner of Boots, is in advanced talks with private-equity firm Sycamore Partners for a potential $10 billion deal to take the struggling drugstore chain private. This move comes amid Walgreens’ shares declining sharply over the past decade, from a peak market value of over $100bn in 2015…
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5 MarchPeople Moves
Virgin Wines CFO retires after 22 years
Virgin Wines has announced that Graeme Weir is retiring from his role as chief financial officer and company secretary after 22 years. During his time at the company, Weird played a “huge” role in the growth of the business alongside CEO Jay Wright, including leading a private equity-backed buyout in…
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Feb- 2025 -24 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-24/2/25
Shein, the global online fashion retailer, saw its profits plummet by 40% to $1bn in 2024. The company faced a challenging final quarter and intensified competition from rival Temu. Shein’s declining profitability complicates its efforts to secure regulatory approval for a London listing, with some investors urging a valuation reduction…
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24 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Shein profits falter ahead of planned London IPO
Shein’s profits reportedly dropped by 40% to $1bn (£791m) in 2024 as the online retailer suffered a difficult final quarter and battled competition from rival Temu, According to the Financial Times According to two people who spoke to the paper, sales for the full year increased by 19% to $38bn…
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11 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Shein abandons UK warehouse opening amid London listing uncertainty
Fast fashion group Shein has reportedly abandoned plans to open a warehouse in the Midlands, according to The Telegraph, as its plans for a London IPO continues to face difficulties from the EU and the US. The search for a UK warehouse was thought to started as a way for…
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