SHEIN POSTS FIRST EARNINGS AS STOCK SLIDES 28%
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Fast-fashion retailer Shein reports its first earnings as a public company this week while shares have already fallen nearly 28% since listing. The company faces investor scrutiny over slowing demand, rising costs, and regulatory headwinds.
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