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Autonomous driving firms Pony AI and WeRide slump on Hong Kong debut, France moves to ban Shein’s online platform

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France urges EU to crack down on online seller Shein over illicit products

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday called on European Union business enforcers to get tough with the online platform Shein for defying trading rules, less than a day after the retailer opened its first physical store in the world in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

EU Tech Commissioner meets French ministers over Shein 'sex doll' uproar

French ministers urge the European Commission to sanction e-commerce giant Shein for allowing illegal items to be sold on its website including a 'childlike sex doll' that sparked a national scandal.

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France urges EU to investigate Shein for selling illegal items including child-like sex dolls

France is urging the European Union to investigate how Shein has been able to sell illegal items like child-like sex dolls and weapons on its platform

The Independent UK

Shein Under Investigation in France Over Sale of 'Childlike' Sex Dolls: 'Despicable and Indecent'

France probes Shein over childlike sex dolls sold online as the retailer vows transparency, handing over details of sellers and buyers to prosecutors.

International Business Times UK

‘Child’s body’ reported in woodland found to be ‘deeply disturbing’ childlike sex doll

Police looking for owner of ‘incredibly lifelike’ doll

The Independent UK

Protests and crowds as Shein opens first permanent store in Paris

Shoppers and protesters gathered as fast-fashion giant Shein opened its first permanent store in Paris, amid government scrutiny and public backlash.

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France suspends Shein website as riot police guard Paris store opening

Shein has opened its first-ever physical store worldwide in Paris under the watch of riot police, as the French government announced it was suspending the Asian e-commerce giant’s online platform following public outrage over the sale of childlike sex dolls

Radio France Internationale

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.

Euronews

Shein opens first store in Paris as scandal and criticism mount

Chinese ultra fast-fashion giant Shein on Wednesday opened its first-ever physical store inside Paris’s BHV department store. The brand’s rock-bottom prices and opaque supply chains have long been criticised for their environmental and human costs – while a recent scandal over child-sex-themed dolls sold on its website has added to…

Radio France Internationale

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 bans sex dolls, offers to share buyers’ details in French probe

Asian e-commerce giant Shein Tuesday pledged to "cooperate fully" with French judicial authorities after an uproar over it selling childlike sex dolls, and said it was prepared to disclose the names of people who bought them, if asked.

Radio France Internationale

Chinese fashion giant Shein bans all sex dolls after French investigation into ‘child-like’ appearance

Scandal erupts just as Shein opens its first bricks-and-mortar store in Paris

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SHEIN Removes All Sex Dolls After France Threatens To Ban Store For ‘Childlike’ Products

“Their description and their categorisation on the site make it difficult to doubt the pedopornographic nature of the content.”

The Guardian - UK

Outrage in Paris as Shein prepares to open its first permanent store

Fast-fashion retailer faces political anger, fury from workers and warnings it will damage city’s progressive image

Euronews

France warns Shein amid protest over child-pornography-linked sex dolls

French authorities warned Shein and threatened a market ban after protests erupted over the sale of child-pornography-linked sex dolls on the fast-fashion platform.

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France may block Shein for childlike sex dolls as it opens Paris store

French authorities warned they may block access to Shein after it emerged that the online fast-fashion giant had been selling sex dolls with a childlike appearance.

Radio France Internationale

Shein reported to French justice over sale of 'childlike' sex dolls

France’s top official for child protection has called for checks on people who purchase "childlike" sex dolls online, amid growing outrage over their sale on major e-commerce platforms – including fast-fashion giant Shein, which has already been reported to prosecutors.

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Shein Is Winning: Here’s Why Brick-and-Mortar Clothing Stores Can’t Keep Up With Shein

Shein has taken over the fashion world faster than anyone expected. What began as a small e-commerce brand is now a global powerhouse that sells...

The Guardian - UK

Reeves expected to scrap ‘low-value imports’ loophole that benefits Shein and Temu

Chancellor reportedly plans to close tax loophole in budget, after complaints by UK retailers of uneven playing field

The Conversation

AI and online shopping: how Shein, Temu and others get you hooked

In recent years, several websites selling ultra-low-cost goods have appeared on the French market. Shein, Temu and AliExpress, to name but a few, are shaking up the online retail landscape. According to a study conducted by BPCE Digital & Payments, the number of payment cards recording at least one monthly…

The Guardian - UK

Shein warns on Trump tariff uncertainty after profits slip

Fast-fashion retailer records 20% growth in sales and fees to $37bn but big hit is expected from US changes to import tax rules

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