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This Week: Waiting for the Shein IPO

The fast fashion giant is reportedly close to filing to go public in London, but faces doubts about its business and the political environment.
A Shein pop-up event in London. The fast fashion giant is reportedly prepping an IPO in the city.
A Shein pop-up event in London. The fast fashion giant is reportedly prepping an IPO in the city. (Getty Images)

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