Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

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<li>SHEIN's fast-fashion apparel is set to hit India through Reliance Retail's platforms, marking a major comeback after the 2020 ban.</li>
<li>This partnership could be a win-win, tapping into India's booming fashion demand and offering Shein access to the world's largest youth market, ahead of its proposed IPO.</li>
<li>With Shein's affordable styles and Reliance's extensive network, this alliance targets the youth market, challenging brands like Tata Group's <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trent-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8410:1" rel="noopener">Trent Ltd (TRENT IN)</a> owned Zudio.</li>
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SHEIN's fast-fashion apparel is set to hit India through Reliance Retail's platforms, marking a major comeback after the 2020 ban.
This partnership could be a win-win, tapping into India's booming fashion demand and offering Shein access to the world's largest youth market, ahead of its proposed IPO.
With Shein's affordable styles and Reliance's extensive network, this alliance targets the youth market, challenging brands like Tata Group's Trent Ltd (TRENT IN) owned Zudio.


SHEIN: Teaming up with Reliance Retail to Re-Enter India. A Win-Win Move

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

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<li>For first time since 2022, carriers' cargo revenue, yield, load factor all rising</li>
<li>Asia outbound, US inbound air cargo tons both improving in early 2024</li>
<li>SHEIN, Temu could account for 40%+ of US inbound air tons from CH, HK, TW</li>
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For first time since 2022, carriers' cargo revenue, yield, load factor all rising
Asia outbound, US inbound air cargo tons both improving in early 2024
SHEIN, Temu could account for 40%+ of US inbound air tons from CH, HK, TW


Growth of SHEIN, Temu Appears to Be Boosting Asia-US Air Cargo Volume & Pricing

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<li>SHEIN announced it wants a role in reforming US de minimis import regulations</li>
<li>A tightening of de minimis threshholds could undermine SHEIN (and Temu) in the US</li>
<li>The de minimis issue highlights SHEIN's and Temu's lack of political allies in the US</li>
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SHEIN announced it wants a role in reforming US de minimis import regulations
A tightening of de minimis threshholds could undermine SHEIN (and Temu) in the US
The de minimis issue highlights SHEIN's and Temu's lack of political allies in the US


Why SHEIN and Temu Are Worried About Reform of De Minimis Imports into the US

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Douglas Research Advisory

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<li>Although Shein has yet to formally announce the listing destination, there is a growing anticipation that the listing venue could be London, rather than New York. </li>
<li>It has been reported that the company has more than doubled its net profit to more than US$2 billion in 2023. </li>
<li>The company is currently seeking a corporate value of nearly US$70 billion to US$90 billion in the Shein IPO which would be one of the biggest IPOs globally in 2024. </li>
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Although Shein has yet to formally announce the listing destination, there is a growing anticipation that the listing venue could be London, rather than New York. 
It has been reported that the company has more than doubled its net profit to more than US$2 billion in 2023. 
The company is currently seeking a corporate value of nearly US$70 billion to US$90 billion in the Shein IPO which would be one of the biggest IPOs globally in 2024. 


SHEIN IPO: The Biggest IPO in 2024 in London?

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<li>A week ahead of trial, a defendant in massive fraud case copped a plea</li>
<li>Terms of deal include guilty plea, asset forfeiture, restitution of US$158 mn</li>
<li>US investigation continues; are other Chinese companies involved in case?</li>
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A week ahead of trial, a defendant in massive fraud case copped a plea
Terms of deal include guilty plea, asset forfeiture, restitution of US$158 mn
US investigation continues; are other Chinese companies involved in case?


Postage Fraud Case Update: Guilty Plea, Asset Forfeiture, & Restitution Set at a Whopping US$158 Mn!

Hong Kong

Zoetop Business Co., Limited, doing business as SHEIN, operates as a fashion e-commerce platform. The Company focuses on women's wear, men's apparel, children's clothes, accessories, shoes, bags, and other fashion items. SHEIN serves clients worldwide.

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SHEIN (1895674D HK)

SHEIN: Teaming up with Reliance Retail to Re-Enter India. A Win-Win Move

Shein's partnership with Reliance could be a win-win - tapping into India's booming fashion demand and offering Shein access to the world's largest...

Devi Subhakesan

Growth of SHEIN, Temu Appears to Be Boosting Asia-US Air Cargo Volume & Pricing

There are signs that SHEIN and Temu are boosting Asia-to-US air cargo volume and pricing. We estimate the two platforms account for as much as 40%+...

Tracking Traffic

Why SHEIN and Temu Are Worried About Reform of De Minimis Imports into the US

SHEIN has indicated it wants a place at the table as US 'de minimis' import rules are updated. A tightening of these rules could severely undermine...

Tracking Traffic

SHEIN IPO: The Biggest IPO in 2024 in London?

Shein is currently seeking a corporate value of nearly US$70 billion to US$90 billion in the Shein IPO which would be one of the biggest IPOs...

Douglas Kim

Postage Fraud Case Update: Guilty Plea, Asset Forfeiture, & Restitution Set at a Whopping US$158 Mn!

A defendant in a China-US postage fraud case pled guilty, accepted US$150+ mn in asset forfeitures & restitution, and will help authorities expand...

Tracking Traffic

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