Shein is in big trouble in France.
One morning, Shein found itself on the front page of all major French media outlets. The reason? Child pornography-related dolls. What impact will this have on Shein's future business growth, promotion, and user experience? This article also analyzes Shein's performance in the US, France, and other overseas markets.
The drama of this event lies in its dramatic twists and turns:
➡️ Act One: High-Profile Entry Despite facing numerous criticisms regarding product quality, environmental protection, and human rights, as well as boycotts from other brands in the department store, Shein successfully secured a spot at the high-end Parisian department store BHV, scheduled to open on November 5th. Billboards throughout Paris proclaimed its ambition.
➡️ Act Two: A Shocking Blow Just two days before its official launch (November 3rd), news broke that the platform was selling child pornography dolls, and the story continued to escalate. This bombshell instantly ignited public anger in France, even sparking protests in front of BHV.
➡️ Act Three: Full-Scale Crisis
Government Level: The French Minister of Economy issued a statement condemning the move.
Judicial Level: The Paris Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation covering multiple platforms including Shein, Temu, Aliexpress, and Wish.
Shein's Response: The French president immediately removed all related products and promised to "submit buyer information to the police if cooperation is required."
BHV's Stance: The decision to allow Shein to join BHV remains unchanged, but the pressure is unprecedented.
This massive wave triggered by crossing ethical red lines has made Shein's BHV journey extremely uncertain at the last minute.
The above content is generated by artificial intelligence
View console
atypica.AI Console