Far from fast: Shein’s overseas odyssey hits fresh obstacles
The fashion retailer’s IPO ambitions are facing political pushback in Britain, while the proposed closure of a U.S. tax loophole could hurt the company’s commercial fortunes Key Takeaways: A politician…
Esprit puts trademark up for sale after slipping out of style
The clothing company was at the cutting edge of fashion in the 1980s but has struggled with competition from newer brands and is left with a shrunken market cap Key…
Shein’s Chinese roots likely to rub some shine from its IPO
Despite working hard to recast itself as a Singaporean company, the fast fashion giant may find that Chinese regulatory scrutiny is its biggest obstacle to a planned U.S. IPO Key…
How Chinese companies can learn from Shein in managing U.S.-China tensions – Part 1
The fast fashion sensation could offer some lessons on ringfencing its competitive advantages to steer clear of geopolitics This is the first part in a two-part series. To read the…
Fast Fashion Sensation Shein Sizes Up U.S. Listing Despite Slowing Sales
The online clothing seller, which cranks out new fashions in as little as seven days, could see its valuation shrink by about a third to $64 billion in its latest…
Baozun Emerges from E-Commerce Shadows with Gap China Purchase
The provider of e-commerce tools with close ties to Alibaba hopes its acquisition of the U.S. retailing giant’s China operations can revive its stalling growthKey Takeaways:Baozun’s newly purchased Gap Greater…
