Shein
This coverage examines Shein’s presence and strategy in the UK retail market, focusing on its fast fashion model, supply chain practices, marketing tactics, consumer engagement, and regulatory scrutiny. Reporting highlights how Shein competes in a crowded market while addressing sustainability and ethical concerns — providing insight for executives, managers, and professionals overseeing fashion, e-commerce, and brand positioning.
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Nov- 2025 -26 NovemberEconomy
BUDGET: Income tax bands frozen, minimum wage to increase, NI-exempt pension threshold scrapped
Income tax and NI thresholds will be frozen while the minimum wage will rise by 50p from April 2026, the chancellor Rachel Reeves said in her Autumn Budget statement today. Reeves announced a series of tax changes in other areas, including salary-sacrificed NI contributions on pensions, as part of measures to…
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26 NovemberOnline & Digital
France seeks three-month Shein suspension over illicit products
France will ask a Paris judge today (Wednesday 26 November) to suspend Shein’s website for three months after officials said that childlike sex dolls and banned weapons had been identified on the platform, Reuters has reported. The request follows the disabling of Shein’s marketplace in France on 5 November, though…
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24 NovemberGovernment
Reeves to delay end of low-value import tax break until 2029
Britain will scrap the long-standing tax exemption on low-value imports in 2029, delaying a move sought by major retailers who say the current regime hands an advantage to fast-growing overseas platforms, The Times has reported. It comes as the Treasury has confirmed it will abolish the “de minimis” rule –…
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Oct- 2025 -16 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Shein sales rise 20% in 2024 but profits hit by higher costs
Shein’s global sales soared by 20% to $37bn (£27.7bn) in 2024, though profits were hit by rising costs over the year, whilst the fast-fashion group also warned on the effects of changing US tax laws. According to the Guardian, accounts from the group’s Singapore-based parent company show that pre-tax profits…
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Aug- 2025 -26 AugustHigh Street
New Look owners appoint Rothschild to oversee sale process
New Look owners, Alcentra and Brait, have reportedly hired Rothschild to advise on a strategic review, which is expected to lead to a sale of the high street fashion chain next year, according to Sky News. It is understood that the appointment of the investment bank took place in recent…
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21 AugustFeatures
River Island’s predicament: High Court rescue buys time, not certainty
River Island has won a crucial lifeline after a High Court judge sanctioned its restructuring plan, allowing the embattled fashion retailer to push ahead with sweeping store closures, deep rent cuts, and a debt write-off. The ruling came just days before the company warned it would run out of money…
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19 AugustClothing & Shoes
Shein mulls China relocation to secure Hong Kong IPO
Shein is reportedly considering a move back to China in order to enable it to go public in Hong Kong, Bloomberg has reported. Sources told Bloomberg that Shein, which is currently domiciled in Singapore, has reportedly consulted lawyers about setting up a parent company in mainland China, though talks were…
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15 AugustClothing & Shoes
Shein’s UK arm sees profits surge as revenues hit £2bn
Shein’s UK arm saw revenues jump 32% to £2.05bn for the full year ended 31 December 2024, according to its latest accounts filed with Companies House. Ahead of a potential float on the Hong Kong stock exchange, Shein also saw its UK profit-before-tax hit £38.25m in 2024, up from £24.43m…
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Jul- 2025 -15 JulyFeatures
From darling to downfall: what went wrong at Seraphine
Seraphine, once the darling of maternity fashion, has collapsed into administration. Known for its stylish bump-friendly dresses and famously worn by the Princess of Wales during her pregnancies, the brand entered administration this July, shuttering operations and making most of its staff redundant. For a label that grew from a…
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8 JulyClothing & Shoes
Shein files for Hong Kong IPO
Shein has reportedly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong after facing continued setbacks in its plans to list on the London Stock Exchange, according to The Financial Times. The Singapore-based online retailer is said to have privately submitted a draft prospectus last week to the Hong…
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