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Shein opens first physical store in Paris, drawing bargain hunters to BHV

Paris - Out of “curiosity” or because “it’s cheaper”, customers began to gather outside the department store on Wednesday. They were waiting for the opening of the Shein store at BHV in Paris at 1pm, despite the controversies surrounding the Asian giant's practices. UPDATE France suspends operations of online platform Shein “My husband doesn’t...

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French department store operator dropped by investment bank following Shein collab

French department store operator Société des grands magasins (SGM) has seen its deal to acquire the property of the Parisian department store BHV Marais collapse after its new partner, fast fashion giant Shein, caused the withdrawal of a key state-backed investor. SGM, which operates BHV, has condemned what it calls “political pressure” but...

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Galeries Lafayette, BHV Marais showcase Etsy designers

Designers who present and sell their creations via the online marketplace for handmade goods and crafts, Etsy, now have a chance to enter two Parisian department stores, Galeries Lafayette and BHV Marais. From April 13 to May 7, Parisians and those visiting the fashion capital will be able to see creations by French Etsy designers at BHV Marais,...