Shein and Reliance Retail Expand ‘Made in India’ Apparel
Shein and Reliance Retail Expand ‘Made in India’ Apparel
Shein , the global e-commerce fashion giant, is joining forces with India’s Reliance Retail to ramp up production of Shein-branded apparel in India, aiming to supply
Adapting to Global Trade Shifts with India-Made Apparel
Shein’s Indian journey and Reliance partnership
Strategic shift and global ambitions
Shein , the global e-commerce fashion giant, is joining forces with India’s Reliance Retail to ramp up production of Shein-branded apparel in India, aiming to supply both domestic and international markets as it shifts away from reliance on Chinese manufacturing.
Shein, in partnership with Reliance Retail, plans to increase the number of local suppliers to 1,000 within a year, up from the current 150. This collaboration will enable the production of Shein-branded apparel in India for both domestic sales and
international distribution, with Indian-made products expected to be listed on Shein’s US and UK websites within six to 12 months.
The e-commerce company, which originated in China but is now based in Singapore, had initiated discussions with the Indian retail giant before the United States implemented tariffs on Chinese imports. These tariffs have since increased the urgency for Shein to diversify its production sources.
Adapting to Global Trade Shifts with India-Made Apparel According to sources who spoke to Reuters , the partnership is focused on rapidly scaling up Indian manufacturing capacity to meet growing global demand and to navigate new trade barriers affecting Chinese-made goods.
Shein is known for its affordable fashion, offering $5 dresses and $10 jeans, and currently ships directly from 7,000 Chinese suppliers to consumers in 150 countries…
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