Shein Faces EU Pressure
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Shein urges the European Union to adopt more uniform e-commerce rules, while European textile groups call for additional fees on ultra-fast-fashion imports. Investors also question the company’s prospects after its Hong Kong debut sends shares down as much as 10%.
Shein calls for more uniform EU rules to support expansion and proposes a single registry
Shein wants Europe to make its e-commerce rules more uniform. Christina Fontana, the company’s brand director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, said fragmented enforcement across EU member states makes international expansion especially difficult. Speaking at the 40th Digital Economy and Telecommunications Meeting organized by Ametic in Santander, Spain, Fontana said a company selling across…
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Textile federation calls for extra levy on fast-fashion goods from Shein and similar platforms
Europe’s textile industry wants the European Union to go further than its new €3 charge on cheap parcels. Euratex, the federation representing European textile associations, is calling for a €10 servi…
Shein Shares Slide at Hong Kong Debut as Investors Question Its Prospects
Shein began trading in Hong Kong with a sharp drop in its shares, highlighting investor doubts about the future of the Chinese fast-fashion company. The stock fell as much as 10% at the opening of tra…
Shein disappoints in Hong Kong stock market debut
Shein’s long-awaited stock market debut in Hong Kong failed to impress investors. Shares fell as much as 8%, putting the online fashion retailer’s valuation at roughly $24 billion. The weak opening re…
Shein shares plunge 10% in Hong Kong debut after $1.7 billion IPO
Shein’s long-awaited Hong Kong debut began with a sharp fall, as shares dropped 10% from the fast-fashion retailer’s listing price. The company raised $1.7 billion, but its market valuation stood at a…
