Fast-fashion retailer says pop-up shops and strong consumer demand have boosted its appeal as it targets listing
Sky Xu’s pitch comes as fast-fashion group still awaits regulatory approvals
Thousands of factories depend on the retailer but rivals are putting pressure on a model based on speed and thin margins
Labour MP calls for UK government to ban imported products made by forced labour in Chinese region of Xinjiang
Rise of Chinese company has hurt Asos and Boohoo but many problems are of their own making
Factory workers are deserting the garment industry as the population ages
FCA must balance Britain’s governance reputation against boon for City that blockbuster listing would bring
Plus, a profile of Shein’s spokesperson-in chief and why the world’s biggest electric vehicle battery maker is tapping wealthy families for cash
Executive whose rise on Wall Street won fame in his native China faces tough task at fashion group planning London IPO
Fast-fashion group faces allegations over its supply chain and lack of sustainability
Restricting trade is not the best way to make Chinese retailers meet product standards
As US group faces antitrust lawsuits, it is better to let challengers flame out in a bid for market share
European Commission plans to scrap €150 threshold below which goods are exempt from customs duties
Fast-fashion group’s ambition of listing in London is facing scrutiny in UK and China
Ecommerce giant seeks to mirror cut-price rivals’ business model of direct-from-China offerings
Human rights group launches campaign to press regulator to halt potential blockbuster IPO
Gap must be bridged between how ecommerce group sells itself and what some investors believe it will deliver
Singapore-based online fashion group is still waiting for green light from China’s regulators
Fashion group’s talks on Xinjiang cotton kept private to avoid being seen as unpatriotic by Beijing
Rivals demand crackdown on Chinese-founded fast-fashion company ahead of its planned London IPO
The US chipmaker becomes the world’s most valuable company
Ecommerce company has been diversifying away from fast fashion and trying to improve customer loyalty
Donald Tang’s remarks are said to have annoyed Chinese officials who need to approve London IPO
China hawk Marco Rubio says allegations of ‘unethical and irresponsible business practices’ should be vetted before London listing
ESG concerns may undermine support for potential blockbuster flotation
