Shein's first permanent store draws strong criticism from all sides
France 24 · New
France 24
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Ultra-fast fashion giant Shein is now set to make a permanent home in France -- in one of the country's original iconic department stores, BHV. The announcement has drawn anger from the store's employees, vendors and potential investors, as well as environmentalists and even other department stores.
Breakdown
- Béachevay department store in Paris plans to host Shein's first permanent store in France. 15s
- The decision led to Béachevay being expelled from France's department store industry body. 23s
- Several French brands have pulled their products from Béachevay in protest. 27s
- Employees protested, citing a shift away from Béachevay's traditional values. 33s
- Galerie Lafayette, also owned by SGM, has rejected plans to host Shein in its stores. 1m 51s