Shein

The options contracts will have a contract size of 500 shares

Demand from retail investors for the retailer’s stock has not been overly strong: analyst

Growing headwinds in Shein’s core markets - the US and Europe - could weigh on the firm’s growth prospects

Shein emissions double those of Zara owner Inditex, despite lower annual sales

This is to help compensate them for a sharp slide in its valuation

The decline in valuation follows questions over slowing growth, rising costs and changing market conditions

Shein plans to introduce multiple cornerstone investors

It’s aiming to launch its much-awaited initial public offering later this week

The fashion retailer has targeted a US$30 billion IPO valuation but has faced pushback from investors and may lower it further