Chinese fast-fashion juggernaut Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane in an unlikely fit
The deal gives Everlane new backing as sales fall and debt rises, while Shein gains a route beyond fast fashion, analysts said.
- Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion giant founded in 2012, acquired Everlane on Friday, the San Francisco retailer known for sustainable and ethically sourced clothing. CEO Alfred Chang confirmed the deal to employees without disclosing a purchase price.
- Everlane faced mounting sales declines and debt accumulation, prompting the need for new ownership to survive. Tariffs and trade restrictions under the Trump administration squeezed imports of inexpensive clothing that dominates fast fashion, pressuring retailers like Everlane.
- Founded in 2011 by Michael Preysman and Jesse Farmer, Everlane publicized regular factory audits and worker protections to differentiate from fast fashion. Yet Shein has faced controversies surrounding worker treatment in recent years, according to media reports.
- Chang assured employees the deal preserves Everlane's independence and sustainability commitments, with leadership remaining in place. Analysts noted the pairing is unconventional; Neil Saunders said Shein association may alienate core customers, though the acquisition likely saves the struggling retailer.
- The acquisition reflects broader retail consolidation as Shein, which offers $15 trendy items mass-produced in Chinese factories, diversifies beyond fast fashion into eco-conscious retail. Tariffs and slowing industry growth are reshaping how retailers compete and consolidate.
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Chinese fast-fashion juggernaut Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane in an unlikely fit
Everlane, which bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast-fashion, China's Shein
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Everlane, the retailer that bucked the fast-fashion industry by promising affordable ethically sourced and sustainable clothing, is being acquired by the king of fast-fashion Shein, founded in China.
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