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Shein’s Value Down $5 Billion, Among HK’s Worst Post-IPO Weeks

Shein’s sliding market value reflects investor concerns over the fast-fashion retailer’s growth outlook.

Retail

Shein’s Value Down $5 Billion, Among HK’s Worst Post-IPO Weeks

Shein’s sliding market value reflects investor concerns over the fast-fashion retailer’s growth outlook.


Retail

Did Shein Pass Its IPO Test?

The ultra-fast fashion retailer closed its first day of trading flat as investors weigh slowing growth and mounting challenges to its business model.

Retail

Did Shein Pass Its IPO Test?

The ultra-fast fashion retailer closed its first day of trading flat as investors weigh slowing growth and mounting challenges to its business model.


Retail

Shein Shares Plunge Up to 17% on Grey Market Ahead of Hong Kong Debut

More than 63 million shares changed hands leading up to the formal debut on Tuesday.

Retail

Shein Shares Plunge Up to 17% on Grey Market Ahead of Hong Kong Debut

More than 63 million shares changed hands leading up to the formal debut on Tuesday.


Sustainability

Why Small Brands Are Unhappy About the EU’s Newest Regulation

Owners of small businesses have taken to social media to complain about a new EU packaging rule they say creates costs and complexities they aren't equipped to handle. Here's what you need to know about it.

Sustainability

Why Small Brands Are Unhappy About the EU’s Newest Regulation

Owners of small businesses have taken to social media to complain about a new EU packaging rule they say creates costs and complexities they aren't equipped to handle. Here's what you need to know about it.


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Beauty

Bath & Body Works Lifts Annual Profit Forecast on Digital Demand

The US fragrance giant raised its full-year profit forecast and beat estimates for second-quarter results, ​benefiting from demand for its products on digital channels, despite a decline in store traffic.

Beauty

Bath & Body Works Lifts Annual Profit Forecast on Digital Demand

The US fragrance giant raised its full-year profit forecast and beat estimates for second-quarter results, ​benefiting from demand for its products on digital channels, despite a decline in store traffic.


Retail

Shein’s IPO Won’t Mask Its Sustainability Challenges

The company has tried to address ESG concerns that have triggered regulatory investigations and fines in several countries, but many of those challenges remain and could weigh it down even after its market debut.

Retail

Shein’s IPO Won’t Mask Its Sustainability Challenges

The company has tried to address ESG concerns that have triggered regulatory investigations and fines in several countries, but many of those challenges remain and could weigh it down even after its market debut.


Retail

Shein Sets IPO Date, Targets Up to $27 Billion Valuation

The company is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Sept. 1 and is seeking to raise as much as $1.8 billion in its long-awaited IPO, according to a filing.

Retail

Shein Sets IPO Date, Targets Up to $27 Billion Valuation

The company is set to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Sept. 1 and is seeking to raise as much as $1.8 billion in its long-awaited IPO, according to a filing.


Retail

Report: Shein Postpones IPO to September

Shein has pushed back its market debut following a delay in taking investor orders for its Hong Kong IPO at a reduced valuation, the South China Morning Post reported.

Retail

Report: Shein Postpones IPO to September

Shein has pushed back its market debut following a delay in taking investor orders for its Hong Kong IPO at a reduced valuation, the South China Morning Post reported.


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Global Markets

Selling Love in China: How Qixi Marketing Strategies Are Shifting

As younger Chinese rethink romance and relationships, global luxury brands are adjusting their approach to Qixi — an ancient festival often compared to Valentine’s Day — with mixed success.

Global Markets

Selling Love in China: How Qixi Marketing Strategies Are Shifting

As younger Chinese rethink romance and relationships, global luxury brands are adjusting their approach to Qixi — an ancient festival often compared to Valentine’s Day — with mixed success.


Global Markets

Russian E-Tailer Wildberries Hit by Wave of Ukrainian Drone Strikes

The e-commerce giant has seen at least 20 warehouses attacked since mid-July as Kyiv steps up strikes inside Russia and Moscow intensifies its bombardment of Ukraine, more than four years into its full-scale invasion.

Global Markets

Russian E-Tailer Wildberries Hit by Wave of Ukrainian Drone Strikes

The e-commerce giant has seen at least 20 warehouses attacked since mid-July as Kyiv steps up strikes inside Russia and Moscow intensifies its bombardment of Ukraine, more than four years into its full-scale invasion.


Retail

Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos

The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a ​London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright ‌infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.

Retail

Shein Loses UK Copyright Lawsuit Against Temu Over Clothing Photos

The ultra-fast fashion platform lost the first round of a ​London legal battle against its rival for alleged copyright ‌infringement in relation to photos of some of its products.


Beauty

Amouage First Half 2026 Sales Surge 74 Percent

The Omani fragrance house recorded another period of record growth as it continued to double-down on key geographies like the US and high-concentration perfumes.

Beauty

Amouage First Half 2026 Sales Surge 74 Percent

The Omani fragrance house recorded another period of record growth as it continued to double-down on key geographies like the US and high-concentration perfumes.