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Shein and Pimkie Form Joint Venture to Put French Brand on Shein’s Platform

Facing EU scrutiny of ultra‑fast fashion, Pimkie turns to Shein's logistics and global reach to lift online sales.

Overview

  • Under Shein's new Xcelerator program, Pimkie will list its products on Shein by year‑end, making them available in 160 countries.
  • The partnership includes tailored services such as logistics, on‑demand production, and online order processing.
  • Pimkie says online sales are about 6% today and targets at least 30% to help sustain its physical retail network.
  • French and European apparel federations condemned the deal as unacceptable and pressed the European Commission for urgent action against ultra‑fast fashion platforms.
  • The move comes after heightened regulatory pressure on Shein, including a reported €40 million fine in France for deceptive commercial practices.