How China block of AI deal could stop 'Singapore-washing'China has blocked Meta's acquisition of Singapore-based AI firm Manus, signaling a crackdown on "Singapore-washing." This move, aimed at pr...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Shein bans sex dolls from marketplace after France threatens to shut it downShein has banned sex dolls and suspended its adult products category. This action follows a threat from French Finance Minister Roland Lesc...
04 Nov, 2025, 07.29 AM IST
Shein plans first permanent stores in France, sparking backlashOnline fast-fashion retailer Shein will open its first permanent stores in France this November within BHV and Galeries Lafayette, sparking...
02 Oct, 2025, 01.00 PM IST
Shein plans first permanent stores in France, sparking backlashThe company, whose environmental record and discount-driven business model are often under criticism, said in a statement the first shop wo...
02 Oct, 2025, 12.57 PM IST
Fast fashion retailer Shein's UK sales surged to $2.8 billion in 2024Founded in China and headquartered in Singapore, Shein has spent years attempting to list, first in New York and then in London, but faced ...
15 Aug, 2025, 12.34 PM IST
Shein hikes US prices as much as 377% ahead of tariff increasesMost of the hikes in US prices came on Friday, with markups significantly higher in some categories than others, according to data compiled...
27 Apr, 2025, 10.37 PM IST
Vietnam says Temu, Shein must register with govt or be blocked in countryThe move comes amid concerns about the impact of Chinese online platforms on local markets due to their heavy discounting and the quality o...
11 Nov, 2024, 09.28 AM IST
Amazon using toothpaste and detergent to deal with its two big Chinese problemsAmazon's move to sell everyday essentials has increased sales and customer frequency but decreased average selling prices. This strategy is...
02 Nov, 2024, 02.54 PM IST
Fast-fashion giant Shein wants to sell skincare, toothpaste and toys, tooKnown for cheap own-brand clothing and accessories, Shein is moving into other categories and has given brands and retailers access to its ...
30 Apr, 2024, 10.42 AM IST
Temu, Shein far lag Amazon as online holiday shopping ramps upShein's website drew 28.6 million unique monthly visitors in October, up 7.25% from a year earlier, according to Similarweb. But visits to ...
23 Nov, 2023, 07.12 PM IST
Low-cost ecommerce rivals Shein and Temu shelve US court casesShein and PDD Holdings-owned Temu have applied to end their legal fights with each other in the US, documents show, marking a truce even as...
27 Oct, 2023, 09.08 PM IST
Low-cost ecommerce rivals Shein and Temu shelve US court casesJoint declarations were filed to courts in Chicago and Boston by lawyers representing the companies and their subsidiaries, requesting that...
27 Oct, 2023, 11.45 AM IST
Shein shifts shipping strategy to bring China-made goods closer to US shoppers, cut wait timeAccording to analysts, Shein would likely continue to expand its bulk shipments to the U.S. in a bid to compete with established retailers ...
24 Sep, 2023, 06.59 PM IST
Reliance Retail is set to bring Chinese fashion giant Shein to IndiaThe Centre had banned Shein, one of the world’s largest fashion retailers, from selling its products in India through its own app over two ...
19 May, 2023, 08.48 AM IST
Reliance set to bring back Shein to IndiaShein, which created a niche for new styles and accessible price points, was banned by the Home Ministry in year 2020 as part of India’s cr...
19 May, 2023, 06.00 AM IST
Chinese shopping app Temu wows US amid TikTok fearsTemu topped US app download rankings in early April, a spot it held since January, but its rapid rise comes as platforms with links to Chin...
10 Apr, 2023, 07.58 AM IST
Shein’s lead under fire as Chinese-owned Temu tops US chartsTemu views Shein as its biggest rival in the near-term, and wants to surpass its dominance within the next few years
06 Mar, 2023, 12.44 PM IST