Shein and iRobot: Supply Chain and IPO Scrutiny

Shein, a Singapore-based fast-fashion retailer, faces scrutiny over allegations of sourcing cotton from a Chinese region accused of forced labor. The company has filed confidentially for an IPO in New York, aiming for a valuation of up to $90 billion. The IPO is likely to raise issues for the SEC, impacting other China-based companies planning to go public in the U.S. Meanwhile, iRobot, a consumer robotics company, is facing regulatory hurdles and a pending acquisition bid by Amazon, impacting its stock market journey and financial stability.