Analyst CornerAnalyst Corner: Is Shein’s Fashion Model a Template for Environmental Sustainability? with John Mercer John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research April 20, 2025 Reasons to ReadWelcome to Analyst Corner! Every Sunday, a member of the Coresight Research team discusses upcoming or recent research and their thoughts on interesting topics in their area of expertise. This week, John Mercer, Head of Global Research, discusses Shein’s business model, highlighting insights from the company that were presented at the Retail Technology Show 2025. Understand the company’s approach to aligning supply and demand in the fashion industry, and its implications for sustainability. We also highlight our key research from the past week and upcoming reports to look out for, so you don’t miss out. Other relevant research: More of our insights from the Retail Technology Show 2025 Event presentation: What Can Retailers Learn from Shein and Temu? More coverage of sustainability in retail Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles. Read previous Analyst Corner reports, including last week’s report, which offers technology-focused highlights from Shoptalk Spring 2025. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Mass Merchandiser and Warehouse Club Shopping in Focus—Walmart Leads; High Purchase Rates for Daily Essentials: US Consumer Survey InsightsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: Kroger To Close 60 StoresThe Middle East Energy Shock and the US Consumer: Lessons from 2022—Sustained Impacts Risk Trickle-Up EffectThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 29: US Holiday, Back to School and Prime Day
