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Fast-fashion giant SHEIN hires its first D.C. lobbyists

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Oct. 7, 2022

Fast-fashion behemoth SHEIN has hired its first Washington lobbyists.

Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures and Akin Gump are representing the company's U.S.-based SHEIN Technology group, according to a pair of disclosures filed yesterday.

Both lobbying firms are working for the company on unspecified "legislative and regulatory issues impacting the apparel industry and e-retailers, including trade and tax related matters," as well as the company's "presence, operating footprint, and economic impact in the United States." Hobart Hallaway & Quayle's lobbying team includes Rep.-turned-firm partner Ben Quayle (R-Ariz.), son of former Vice President Dan Quayle (R).

This is the first time that SHEIN has disclosed any federal lobbying work. The Chinese fast-fashion e-commerce company was valued at $100 billion earlier this year and is reportedly planning to create its first U.S. distribution centers to reduce shipping times to American consumers.