LONDON, Aug 25 : Shein is finally going public, but in a far more hostile world than when the Chinese online retail giant's IPO journey began five years ago.The company has worked hard to address environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns that have triggered regulatory investigations and fines in sev

After four years hitting heads with U.S. and U.K. regulators, Shein will get its IPO. But the valuation has come down a long, long way from the heady post-pandemic days.

Shein is going public in Hong Kong, but its 73% valuation plunge highlights mounting cost, regulatory pressures, and a reputational crisis.