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French department store BHV Marais to end Shein partnership after backlash

French department store BHV Marais will end its partnership with Shein after its operating company sold the landmark Paris outlet to a group of executives. The move follows months of controversy over the fast-fashion retailer’s presence in the store, including outcry over its environmental impact, labour practices and its online…

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Initiating clubs dispute AusCycling decision to rule out bulk of requested special general meeting resolutions as invalid

'Having only one motion go forward means members are not being given a full and formal opportunity to record their collective view on the issues that actually gave rise to the meeting' says Midland Cycle Club delegate Michael Freiberg

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AusCycling special general meeting to go ahead after formal request from clubs but only one of four proposed motions will go to vote

Governing body says it sought legal advice which 'confirms that only one of the motions proposed is valid and able to proceed'

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Multiple clubs formally call for special general meeting to vote on removal of AusCycling Chair and CEO, national cycling body considering request

'If a valid requisition is confirmed, the organisation will call a meeting within the required timeframe' says AusCycling

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Upmarket French store BHV opens fast-fashion Shein outlets outside Paris

Shein boutiques will open in five regional BHV stores on Wednesday, four months after the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant’s first Paris outlet sparked an outcry.

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French government blocks access to Shein’s website over sex dolls scandal

Sex dolls with childlike features were reportedly found on the website

The Independent UK

France suspends access to Shein as retailer opens first Paris store

The ministry did not say whether its decision would impact the physical store or elaborate on the reasons for its decision.

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Fast-fashion giant Shein faces backlash over Paris store opening and sales of childlike sex dolls

Shein is facing a fresh wave of controversy as it opens its first permanent store in Paris on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Shein's Paris Store Kicks Up A Storm In France

Asian e-commerce giant Shein's decision to set up shop in a historic Parisian department store has ruffled feathers in the fashion capital.

International Business Times

Shein faces backlash as it prepares to open first physical stores in France

Galeries Lafayette and other iconic French department stores could now house Shein's physical shops, with the Chinese fast-fashion brand expecting to create 200 jobs.

Euronews

Same Game Multis on Dabble: How to Build and Bet Smarter

Traditional single or combo bets are dominating the betting industry in Australia. However, more and more punters are making a switch to same game multis (SGMs).

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Lions set to face Japan-based All Blacks in Anzac clash but Folau’s hopes over

The British & Irish Lions are set to face a number of former All Blacks stars this summer with Rugby Australia’s chief executive, Phil Waugh, confident players based in Japan can be recruited for the Anzac fixture

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RFU rebels demand significant changes after Sweeney survives confidence vote

The rebel group Whole Game Union calls for fundamental change to governance in the wake of Thursday’s RFU special general meeting

The Guardian - UK

Bill Sweeney survived an argument but English rugby union is still at war

Fears the Premiership is becoming a ‘closed shop’ are stoking more discontent for the RFU and its chief executive

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Bill Sweeney survives but unedifying saga has done English rugby little good

The chief executive of the Rugby Football Union survived a vote of no confidence by a decisive margin

The Independent UK

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney survives vote of no confidence

Sweeney was backed by 65.82 per cent of the vote.

The Independent UK

Bill Sweeney survives vote of no confidence at Rugby Football Union SGM

Sweeney was supported by 65.82 per cent of the vote.

The Independent UK

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney survives vote of no confidence at special general meeting

The embattled Sweeney had been facing a revolt in the game

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The Guardian - UK

Beaumont calls for unity as RFU chief Sweeney fights for his future in vote

Bill Beaumont, the interim RFU chair, has said he is trying to head off ‘months of rancour’ but opponents insist Bill Sweeney should resign regardless of vote’s result

The Guardian - UK

English clubs urged to vote for Bill Sweeney’s removal at RFU meeting

The chair of Nottingham Rugby has written an open letter taking aim at ‘severe failures’ by the current leadership team

The Guardian - UK

Commercial director behind £100m deal resigns in latest setback to RFU

Stuart Ramsey, who was instrumental to securing a £100m naming rights deal for Twickenham with Allianz last year, handed in his notice last month

The Independent UK

No confidence vote risks sending English rugby into ‘paralysis’, clubs told

Chief executive Bill Sweeney will face a vote of no-confidence at a special general meeting in late March

The Times of India

BCCI calls SGM on March 1 to appoint new joint secretary

NEW DELHI: In order to fill the vacancy caused by Devjit Saikia's promotion to the position of board secretary, the BCCI called a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Mumbai on March 1 to select a new joint secretary.

The Guardian - UK

Beaumont defends RFU’s Sweeney and takes aim at ‘personal attack’ on CEO

The Rugby Football Union’s interim chairman Bill Beaumont has written a letter urging the governing body’s members to vote against a resolution to remove Bill Sweeney

The Independent UK

Defiant Bill Sweeney refuses to apologise for RFU bonuses scandal and vows to stay until 2027

The under-fire chief executive has insisted that the union is in good financial state despite reporting record losses last year

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