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Shein Sex Doll Scandal: France Seeks Ban as Paris Erupts Over Sex Dolls and First Store Opening

France pushes to suspend Shein for childlike sex dolls as protests erupt in Paris over the brand's first permanent store opening in the capital.

International Business Times UK · Nov 29, 2025

Jumia Stock Pops: Here's Why One Hedge Fund Thinks The "Amazon Of Africa" Can Take On Temu And Shein

Jumia Technologies AG – ADR (NYSE:JMIA) shares are trading higher Friday morning after a Hunterbrook Media report argued that the long-struggling "Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) of Africa" is mounting a turnaround. The outlet's affiliated investment fund disclosed a long position in the stock.

Benzinga · Nov 28, 2025

UK retailers urge faster end to tax break on low-value imported goods

Primark, Currys and Boohoo criticise government for waiting until 2029 to phase out exemption on customs duty

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025

Multiple children’s toys failed Choice’s button battery safety tests – so how can you make sure what you’re buying is safe?

Seventeen out of 24 children’s toys from online retailers failed button battery safety tests, according to Choice – but there are ways to check whether toys at home are safe

The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2025

France probes Vinted over alleged exposure of children to pornographic content

France’s child protection chief demanded probe into second-hand clothes platform Vinted after ads were found redirecting users to adult websites.

Euronews · Nov 18, 2025

France investigates Vinted over alleged links to pornographic content

It is claimed that sellers of swimwear or lingerie on the second-hand clothing platform are luring viewers to their personal OnlyFans pages

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

Kim Kardashian's Skims Rated 'Worse Than Shein' as Report Flags Health Risks in Viral Plastic Thong

Kim Kardashian's Skims ranks below Shein in a new accountability report, with its viral Faux Hair Micro String Thong raising potential chemical and health risks.

International Business Times UK · Nov 16, 2025

EU steps up crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels flooding European market

EU economy ministers agree to tax small parcels coming from China putting Shein and Temu in the hot seat.

Euronews · Nov 13, 2025

EU Moves Up Plan to Tax Cheap Chinese Online Imports to Support Domestic Retailers

The EU plans to impose a new tax on cheap Chinese online imports by early 2026 to protect domestic retailers and ensure fair competition.

International Business Times · Nov 13, 2025

France considers €2 fast-fashion import tax affecting Shein and Temu as EU drags its feet

The French parliament will debate a €2 fast-fashion import tax this week that will enter into force next year, as similar EU levy faces possible delays until 2028. The parliament could impose an additional €5 environmental levy on budget retailers down the line.

Euronews · Nov 10, 2025