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SHEIN TELLS UK LAWMAKERS IT DOES NOT ALLOW CHINESES COTTON PRODUCTS SOLD IN THE US; BELIEVABLE? Online fast-fashion retailer #Shein requires its contract manufacturers to only source cotton from approved regions, which do not include China, for products it sells in the United States, its biggest market, the company said on Friday. Approved cotton sources include Australia, Brazil, India, the United States and, "in limited cases", certain countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Southeast Asia. https://lnkd.in/g2Cwtv8X #fastfashion #chinesecotton #forcedlabor #workerrights #RetailVoices #topretailexpert

🚨 Fast Fashion Giant Shein Under Scrutiny for Inability to Answer Questions About Supply Chain 🚨 The recent BBC News coverage of Shein’s inability to provide clear answers about their supply chain and alleged ties to forced labor and human rights abuses should concern all of us—not just as consumers but as professionals committed to ethical business practices. 🤝 This isn’t just a fast fashion issue; it’s a due diligence issue. In today’s global economy, knowing your suppliers isn’t optional—it’s a must. Transparency is the foundation of trust, and without it, brands risk not only their reputation but also their long-term viability. Conducting due diligence on suppliers isn’t just about mitigating risks; it’s about uncovering truths—both the good and the bad. A rigorous due diligence can reveal: 📌 Who we’re truly partnering with- and if that supplier had a history of regulatory issues or human rights abuses. 🛑 📌 Whether our values align with theirs. 🧭 Let Shein’s case serve as a lesson 📝 . Ethical supply chain management isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s the smart thing to do in an era where consumers and stakeholders demand better. At NFC Worldwide Solutions, LLC d/b/a NFC Global, we specialize in helping businesses conduct thorough due diligence on their suppliers, ensuring compliance, transparency, and alignment with ethical standards. 🌍 If you’re looking to strengthen your supply chain practices, reach out to us—we’re here to help you build businesses and industries that you can be proud of. Let’s work together to make a difference. ✨ #EthicalBusiness #SupplyChainTransparency #DueDiligence #FastFashion #supplierduediligence #nfcglobal https://lnkd.in/e2kMH5Fq

Shein and Temu Are Profiting at Everyone Else’s Expense! The latest revelations about Shein and Temu from UK MPs are not shocking—they’re infuriating. These fast fashion giants are exploiting workers, destroying the environment, and undermining honest businesses while refusing to answer for their actions. https://lnkd.in/dywDDb2w As highlighted in the Retail Gazette article: • Shein has been accused of sourcing cotton from Xinjiang, a region linked to forced labour. Their response to MPs? Evasion and vague platitudes, with no credible evidence to back their claims. • Temu operates similarly, with U.S. reports stating a “high risk” of forced labour in their supply chains. This is the true cost of their cheap prices—exploitation, human suffering, and environmental destruction. In December, I highlighted https://lnkd.in/dzXx4vYS how these companies are not only harming workers but also destroying fair competition by avoiding taxes and undercutting UK and EU businesses. Shein and Temu are anti-ethical and anti-competitive, and they must be held accountable. 🔴 This is no longer just a consumer issue; it’s a moral one. 1️⃣ Boycott these brands and support businesses that prioritise ethics and sustainability. 2️⃣ Push for immediate regulatory changes to enforce transparency and penalise companies with unethical supply chains. 3️⃣ Call for fair taxation that holds global giants accountable for their impact on local economies. These companies are thriving by cheating the system and exploiting people. Let’s not allow them to dictate the future of fashion and business. We need real change—for workers, for the planet, and for businesses that play fair. #BoycottShein #EthicalFashion #FairCompetition #FastFashionExploitation

Scrutinizing Supply Chains: A Responsibility We Must Uphold The recent concerns raised about Shein's supply chain practices, as highlighted in today's BBC article (link below 👇 ), underscore the critical importance of transparency and accountability in the fashion industry. While the brand's meteoric rise to a valuation of £50bn ($63bn) and shipping to 150 countries is impressive, the lack of candid responses to fundamental questions regarding forced labor allegations is deeply troubling. According to a 2020 report, up to 500,000 Uyghur Muslims were allegedly subjected to forced labor in China's Xinjiang region, primarily in cotton production. This region produces approximately 20% of the world’s cotton, raising a global red flag for supply chain ethics. Despite denials from Beijing, these allegations have pushed several major brands, including H&M, Nike, and Burberry, to distance themselves from Xinjiang-sourced materials. Shein’s reported reliance on an extensive supplier network, predominantly in China, coupled with its refusal to confirm or deny the use of Xinjiang cotton, highlights a broader systemic issue: the opacity of supply chains in fast fashion. As professionals in the global fashion ecosystem, we must recognize that supply chains are not merely logistical pathways but reflect the values and ethics of the organizations involved. Regulatory bodies like the London Stock Exchange and the Financial Conduct Authority must enforce stricter checks, ensuring that companies seeking to list uphold basic human rights and ethical practices. The time for complacency is over. With consumers becoming increasingly conscious, the demand for transparency is growing. A 2023 survey by McKinsey & Company revealed that 67% of global consumers consider sustainability an important factor when purchasing fashion products. This isn’t just a moral imperative—it’s a business necessity. Let’s advocate for greater transparency, ethical practices, and a commitment to sustainable growth in the fashion industry. What steps do you think we can take to achieve this change? link to the article 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdZ8ECY5 #SupplyChainTransparency #EthicalFashion #Sustainability #GlobalFashionManagement

This week, a parliamentary committee questioned global brands, including Shein, Temu, McDonald's, and Tesco, over working conditions, supply chain compliance, and forced labour. Shein was singled out for its lack of transparency on its cotton sourcing, with MPs saying they have 'almost zero confidence' in the integrity of Shein's supply chain. In 2025's ever-scrutinised business landscape, ensuring ethical and sustainable practices is not optional. Verisio is here to help you gain visibility and mitigate risk within your supply chain. Contact us at info@verisio.com to learn more. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVYNCWJB #SupplyChainManagement #Sustainability #ESG #EthicalSourcing #DueDiligence

Fast fashion companies like SHEIN are exploiting a loophole to avoid paying taxes on their products when they arrive in the U.S., and it’s putting local textile workers at risk. Remake is fighting to close this loophole to protect workers and level the playing field for responsible clothing manufacturers, but we need your support! Learn more + join the campaign to end the De Minimis loophole here: https://hubs.li/Q02RBYGb0

Today, I received an interesting employment offer from TEMU. As a textile professional and owner of a small women’s boutique, I see the effects of TEMU and Shein packages entering the U.S. every day, thanks in part to the de minimis loophole—a policy allowing packages valued under $800 to bypass certain import tariffs and regulations. This loophole means massive fast fashion giants (if fast fashion is truly what they’re shipping) can sidestep costs that impact U.S.-based small businesses like mine, giving them a competitive advantage. Our industry faces disruption as these packages flood the market and reshape consumer habits. So while I appreciate the outreach, TEMU... you're targeting the wrong textile girl! 😉 Check out this article from our industry friends at Beverly - https://lnkd.in/eiC7sCif #Textiles #SmallBusinessOwner #IndustryInsights #BoutiqueLife #TextileProfessional #DeMinimisLoophole

There are concerns regarding the potential use of social media by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to mobilize public sentiment against entities that do not align with its official narratives. This concern fuels discussions about a potential TikTok ban in the US, based on fears of future influence over American public opinion. On November 27, 2024, Uniqlo Chairman Yanai clarified in a BBC interview that the company does not source cotton from Xinjiang. The use of Xinjiang cotton is a sensitive subject due to international allegations of forced labor involving Uyghur ethnic minorities. This clarification led to boycotts of Uniqlo products within China. Although barely covered by mainstream media, there is evidence suggesting a reduction or total closure in Uniqlo's manufacturing and sales presence in China. The implications of this potential shift remain to be seen. https://lnkd.in/g-T3Fia4

The chair of a U.K. parliamentary committee told the general counsel for online fashion retailer Shein that her failure to answer MPs' questions about her company's supply chain "bordered on contempt." Yinan Zhu, EMEA general counsel at Shein, was grilled by members of the Business and Trade Committee over whether online fashion retailer’s products contain cotton produced in the Xinjiang region—where widespread alleged human rights abuses against the Uyghur minority have taken place. The committee session took place against the background of a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office report in 2023 which stated that “systematic repression of Uyghur culture, society and religion in Xinjiang continued, including ongoing mass detention”. Committee chair, Labour MP Liam Byrne, concluded the session by saying to Zhu: “I have to say, for a company that sells a billion pounds to U.K. consumers, and for a company which is seeking to flow on the London Stock Exchange, the committee has been pretty horrified by the lack of evidence that you have provided today.” He added: “You've given us almost zero confidence in the integrity of your supply chains. You can't even tell us what your products are made from. You can't tell us much about the conditions which workers have to work in, and the reluctance to answer basic questions has frankly bordered on contempt of the committee." Full story from Jack Womack: https://lnkd.in/e7cdksQM

Fast fashion giant Shein faced sharp criticism during a U.K. parliamentary hearing for its inability to confirm whether its products contain cotton linked to forced labor in the Uyghur Region of China. Shein's European general counsel, Yinan Zhu, was accused of "wilful ignorance" after evading crucial questions about the company's supply chain practices. During the Business and Trade Committee hearing, direct yes or no questions were rebuffed by Zhu to the increasing frustration of the policymakers. She could not even confirm that Shein sources any cotton from China or that Shein is trying to get listed on the London Stock Exchange—despite the hearing being part of the hold up of said listing. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebjxPQ_2