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Shein's UK Sales Surge Amid Controversies and Scrutiny

8/17/2025

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Shein's UK sales rose by 33% to over £2 billion, surpassing Boohoo, with profits increasing 56% to £38.2 million.
The company paid £9.6 million in corporation tax but faces scrutiny over online sales regulations and supply chain practices.
Shein's UK workforce has grown to 91, though its valuation has declined due to US import rule changes and supply chain challenges.
Concerns about cotton sourced from Xinjiang, associated with forced labor, have prompted alarm among UK MPs.

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Story summary

Shein's UK sales rose by 33% to over £2 billion, surpassing Boohoo, with profits increasing 56% to £38.2 million.
The company paid £9.6 million in corporation tax but faces scrutiny over online sales regulations and supply chain practices.
Shein's UK workforce has grown to 91, though its valuation has declined due to US import rule changes and supply chain challenges.
Concerns about cotton sourced from Xinjiang, associated with forced labor, have prompted alarm among UK MPs.