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China Opposes Shein’s Plans to Shift Production Overseas Amid US Tariffs
eCommerce // April 08, 2025

China has reportedly opposed Shein’s plans to move some production outside the country. It’s part of an effort by the Chinese government to avoid manufacturers from leaving the country following new U.S. tariffs, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (April 8). A source familiar with the matter...

Report: Uniqlo and 7-Eleven Earnings Reports Expected to Describe Challenges
Earnings // January 03, 2025

Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing and 7-Eleven operator Seven & i Holdings are expected to say they have been facing headwinds when they report their latest earnings next week, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Jan. 2). Bloomberg said this while reporting analysts’ forecasts for these and other...

FCA Chief Appears to Pave Way for Shein UK IPO
IPO // December 03, 2024

Great Britain’s financial regulator has reportedly opened the door for Shein to go public there. While not mentioning the eCommerce retailer by name, Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), told the Financial Times (FT) Tuesday (Dec. 3) that decisions about public listings were based on company...

Fast Fashion? Zara to Bring Pre-Owned Clothing Service to US
Retail // September 11, 2024

Fast-fashion brand Zara is bringing its secondhand clothing marketplace to the U.S. Zara Pre-Owned, which lets customers sell, donate or repair secondhand clothing, is set to launch in the U.S. by the end of October, parent company Inditex announced in its half-year earnings report Wednesday (Sept. 11). The company first introduced...

Interviews & Exclusives
Uniqlo Holds Onto Bargain Couture as H&M Tries on New Look for Shoppers

January 02, 2024
Uniqlo wants to grow by selling good-quality apparel at affordable prices. That’s the stance the Japanese retailer is taking when it comes to securing its spot in the world of consumers and fast fashion. The move comes as consumers are increasingly examining where and how they spend their money in search of the most value […]

As H&M Pivots to New Spenders, What Will Mango Do?

December 27, 2023
As H&M works to attract a new set of shoppers, while Shein and Zara pick up more market territory in the fast fashion landscape, Mango, the Spanish retailer, is fortifying...

Shein’s IPO: Unpacking Everything You Need to Know 

December 04, 2023
Shein has applied to go public in the United States. If it succeeds, this could make Shein one of the biggest initial public offerings (IPOs) in recent years. But that’s...

Patagonia’s Merchandise Pivot Sparks Search for Sustainable Swag Solutions

August 31, 2023
When Patagonia exited the business of creating company swag, it was almost as if it was the end of an era of the unofficial uniform for finance bros everywhere.   However, despite Patagonia’s...

Quick Reads
Shein and Temu Face Massive Roadblock With New Package Duties

April 09, 2025
New tariffs on low-value packages from China could hinder the plans of Shein and Temu. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Wednesday (April 9), the White House has upped duties on those packages to 90% of their value, or a flat fee of $75 that would increase to $150. The duty goes into effect May 2, with […]

China Opposes Shein’s Plans to Shift Production Overseas Amid US Tariffs

April 08, 2025
China has reportedly opposed Shein’s plans to move some production outside the country. It’s part of an effort by the Chinese government to avoid manufacturers from leaving the country following...

Report: Uniqlo and 7-Eleven Earnings Reports Expected to Describe Challenges

January 03, 2025
Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing and 7-Eleven operator Seven & i Holdings are expected to say they have been facing headwinds when they report their latest earnings next week, Bloomberg...

FCA Chief Appears to Pave Way for Shein UK IPO

December 03, 2024
Great Britain’s financial regulator has reportedly opened the door for Shein to go public there. While not mentioning the eCommerce retailer by name, Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), told...