Retail
Shein’s Elusive Boss Hails Chinese Roots in Rare Public Appearance
Published: 25 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The mysterious founder of global fast‑fashion giant Shein made a rare public appearance this week, using the moment to reaffirm the company’s ties to China and to praise local government support that many analysts see as key to its rise. Xu Yangtian — also known as Chris Xu — has long kept a low profile, with few...
Etsy Sells Second‑Hand Fashion App Depop to eBay for $1.2bn
Published: 21 February 2026, The English Chronicle Desk, The English Chronicle Online Online marketplace giant eBay has agreed to buy the popular second‑hand fashion app Depop from Etsy in a $1.2 billion cash deal, marking one of the biggest moves yet in the booming resale fashion sector. The agreement, approved by both companies’ boards and expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, aims to deepen eBay’s appeal to younger...
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