Fast Fashion

The ultra-fast-fashion giant could be the biggest listing in London for years, but controversies around the company’s business practices and links to China are dragging on the process.

Inditex reports third-quarter results that are expected to show steady growth at its biggest brand, which has built strong defenses against rivals at the top and bottom of the market.

The UK government plans to defer scrutiny of Shein’s potential London stock listing to the Financial Conduct Authority, avoiding a deeper examination of the Chinese retailer’s labour practices despite calls from some Labour MPs to strengthen protections.

The retailer said a strong Swedish crown and costs related to shutting down its online fashion outlet Afound hurt profit, and that the cost of markdowns had increased over the quarter.

In an exclusive interview, CEO Daniel Ervér outlined his strategy to turn the Swedish fast-fashion giant’s greatest weakness – its positioning above Shein but below Zara in the category’s pricing hierarchy – into a strength. It all kicks off with a collection due out next month.

With industrial policy a key issue in the EU election, apparel manufacturers, retailers and e-commerce companies are trying to put cheap clothes from China on the agenda.

The fast-fashion brand is investing in new ways to engage shoppers as analysts expect sales growth to slow after a post-pandemic surge.

Gen-Z consumers are flaunting their knockoffs and imitations online. Social media experts say brands should play along.

The online fashion retailer plans to update China’s securities regulator on the change of the initial public offering venue and file with the London Stock Exchange as soon as this month, a person with knowledge of the matter said.

The fast fashion giant occupies a shrinking middle ground between Shein and Zara. New CEO Daniel Ervér can lay out the path forward when the company reports quarterly results this week.

Spending data shows millions of consumers are shopping on the Chinese app after seeing its ubiquitous marketing. Worryingly for competitors, customers appear to like what they’re seeing.

By investing in an elevated product and shopping experience, Spanish retailers Inditex and Mango are seeing tremendous growth despite fierce competition from the likes of Temu and a cash-strapped consumer.