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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shein urges customers to 'stop using popular item immediately' over serious health risk

Shein has recalled a popular sand product due to asbestos contamination concerns, urging customers to stop using it immediately.

Feb 26 • 14:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Angers, the arrival of Shein in the city center does not attract crowds

The opening of a Shein corner in Angers draws only a modest crowd despite prior controversies surrounding the brand.

Feb 25 • 16:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Shopping Platform Shein: Online Success, Real-World Flop

Shein's first physical store in Paris is struggling with low customer turnout despite announcing plans to open five more locations in France.

Feb 25 • 14:33 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Shein stores open in five more French cities

Shein has expanded its retail presence in France by opening stores in five additional cities.

Feb 25 • 13:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Shein is opening physical stores in five more French cities

The French retail chain BHV plans to open physical Shein stores in five additional cities in France starting tomorrow.

Feb 24 • 10:31 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Four months after its controversial opening in Paris, Shein arrives at five provincial BHV this Wednesday

Shein, the fast-fashion giant, is set to open stores in five provincial BHV locations in France after a contentious debut in Paris.

Feb 24 • 07:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

SIM card ban, Europe takes action against TikTok and Shein platforms. Technology news

Latvia is considering banning unregistered SIM cards to combat phone scams, with a proposal already submitted to the cabinet for review.

Feb 21 • 04:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Is Primark Expensive? The Queen of 'Low Cost' Cannot Compete with Temu and Shein

Consumer perception of Primark is shifting as competitors like Temu and Shein gain market share, leading some to view Primark's prices as relatively high.

Feb 20 • 16:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I learned in two months as much as an entrepreneur in a lifetime": clamped down during the Shein affair, Frédéric Merlin goes back on the attack to revive the BHVs

Frédéric Merlin discusses his ambitious plans to revitalize the BHV stores despite facing criticism over his partnership with Shein.

Feb 20 • 16:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lawyer - about the message sent by the Shein investigation

A lawyer discusses the implications of the Shein investigation for the e-commerce sector, highlighting regulatory scrutiny on business practices beyond just product compliance.

Feb 20 • 08:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Commission will initiate proceedings against the company Shein due to suspicion of selling illegal goods

The European Commission is set to take legal action against Shein for alleged sales of illegal merchandise.

Feb 18 • 20:40 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

EU launches probe against Shein over illegal items and addictive design

The EU has initiated a formal investigation into Shein for potential violations of the Digital Services Act, following past controversies related to product safety.

Feb 17 • 21:37 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

EU investigates Shein over sale of child-like sex dolls and weapons

The European Union is formally investigating Shein for potentially failing to restrict the sale of illegal products and protect users under the Digital Services Act.

Feb 17 • 20:26 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The European Union will investigate Shein for illegal products and addictive design

The European Union has launched a formal investigation into Shein, a Chinese online retailer, over illegal product sales and concerns about addictive site design.

Feb 17 • 19:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the scandal over sex dolls, the European Union threatens to ban the Chinese platform Shein

The European Union has launched an investigation into China's Shein, potentially leading to its prohibition in Europe due to concerns over illegal products and addictive service designs.

Feb 17 • 18:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Brussels investigates Shein for addictive design and allowing the sale of sex dolls and weapons in the EU

The European Commission is formally investigating the Chinese platform Shein for its addictive design and the online sale of illegal products in the EU, including child-like sex dolls and weapons.

Feb 17 • 15:45 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

EU investigates Shein after sale of child-sized sex dolls

The EU has launched an investigation into Shein regarding the sale of illegal products, including child-sized sex dolls, after receiving significant criticism.

Feb 17 • 14:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Shocking products in discount store – now a significant investigation has begun

The European Commission has launched an investigation into the Chinese fast-fashion company Shein following the discovery of disturbing products.

Feb 17 • 14:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The European Commission investigates Shein for selling erotic dolls with a child-like appearance

The European Commission is investigating Shein for allegedly selling erotic dolls that resemble children.

Feb 17 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

EU investigates Shein for selling illegal products and addictive design

The European Union has launched a formal investigation into the Chinese online retailer Shein for selling illegal products and concerns over potentially addictive design.

Feb 17 • 13:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shein under investigation over alleged illegal products and addictive design

Shein is being investigated by EU regulators for not sufficiently preventing the sale of illegal products and for its potentially addictive online shopping design.

Feb 17 • 12:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is Shein Addicting Users and Selling Illegal Products? EU Investigation Begins

The EU has launched an official investigation into the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein, focusing on its alleged sale of illegal products and concerns about its potentially addictive design.

Feb 17 • 12:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Official investigation by the Commission against Shein

The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into Shein regarding addictive design practices, lack of transparency, and the sale of illegal products including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 12:26 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

EU investigates Shein for selling child-like sex dolls

The EU Commission is investigating the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein for the sale of child-like sex dolls, following concerns about illegal products in online marketplaces.

Feb 17 • 11:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Child Sex Dolls: EU Commission Targets Chinese Online Retailer Shein

The EU Commission has launched a formal procedure against Shein for allegedly failing to prevent the sale of illegal products, including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 11:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Child-like Sex Dolls: EU Commission Targets Chinese Online Retailer Shein

The EU Commission has initiated a formal procedure against the Chinese online retailer Shein for allegedly failing to regulate the sale of illegal products, including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 11:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Pedopornographic dolls, addictive design... Brussels opens an investigation against Shein

Brussels has launched an investigation into Shein under the Digital Services Act regarding the platform's measures to limit the sale of illegal products in the EU.

Feb 17 • 11:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The EU Commission opens an investigation into Shein – concerns raised by child-like sex dolls

The EU has launched an investigation into the Chinese online retailer Shein, triggered by concerns over the sale of child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 11:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The EU opens an investigation against Shein for selling weapons and child-like sex dolls

The European Union has launched an investigation into Shein over the sale of illegal products, including weapons and sex dolls resembling children.

Feb 17 • 11:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The EU has launched an investigation into children-like sex dolls in Shein's assortment

The European Union has initiated an investigation into Shein over its sale of sex dolls resembling children.

Feb 17 • 11:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Brussels investigates Shein for selling "sex dolls with a child-like appearance" in the EU

The European Commission has launched an investigation into the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein for selling products considered illegal, including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 11:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

EU Investigates Shein for Sale of Child-Like Sex Dolls

The EU has launched an investigation into the online platform Shein for allegedly selling child-like sex dolls, as part of a broader examination of its compliance with regulations regarding illegal products.

Feb 17 • 11:06 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Investigation launched against Shein over sales of products related to child pornography and addiction

An investigation has been initiated against Shein for selling products associated with child pornography and addiction issues.

Feb 17 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Investigation of Shein due to substance abuse and sales of products related to child violence

An investigation is being conducted into Shein regarding issues of substance abuse and the sale of products linked to violence against children.

Feb 17 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

EU to investigate Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls and weapons

The EU is launching a formal investigation into Shein for selling childlike sex dolls and weapons, among other compliance issues.

Feb 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Digital Services Act: EU Commission investigates online retailer Shein

The EU Commission is investigating the online retailer Shein over allegations of marketing illegal products, including child-like sex dolls.

Feb 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

EU: Investigation Against Shein for Sex Dolls with Childlike Features

The European Commission has initiated an official investigation into Shein for serious violations of EU regulations stemming from the discovery of products resembling minors, raising significant safety and regulatory concerns.

Feb 17 • 10:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Size 22 woman orders clothes from Shein and issues brutally honest thoughts

A size 22 woman reviews her clothing haul from Shein, highlighting the challenges of online shopping and sizing discrepancies.

Feb 17 • 10:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Strong Demand from Tynkkynen Involved in the Eye-Rolling Scandal for Europe to Take a Tough Stance Against China

Finnish MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen demands Europe to decrease trade with China, citing concerns over dependency on the communist regime and referring to scandals involving Chinese retailers.

Feb 16 • 20:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Ultra fast-fashion platforms attract more than one in three French people in 2025, according to a study

A study reveals that ultra fast-fashion platforms like Shein, Temu, and AliExpress have drawn over a third of French consumers due to their low prices and extensive product offerings.

Feb 12 • 12:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

France's Campaign Against 'Shein': Consumer Protection or Confrontation with Chinese Expansion?

France has launched a broad campaign against the Chinese e-commerce platform 'Shein', raising debates on consumer protection versus economic targeting of China.

Feb 10 • 05:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Google, Shein... The Cnil imposed 487 million euros in fines in 2025, a record

In 2025, France's data protection authority, Cnil, imposed a record 487 million euros in fines primarily against Google and Shein for violations related to privacy and cookie regulations.

Feb 9 • 11:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Shein's defeat in court in Germany. Landmark decision regarding greenwashing

Shein faces a landmark court decision in Germany over allegations of greenwashing in the fashion industry.

Feb 9 • 10:57 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

A designer working for Shein explains how much money she earns per month by working for this company

A designer working for Shein discusses her monthly earnings and the impact of online shopping platforms on consumer habits.

Feb 7 • 13:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Behind the debate opened by Caputo, clothing sales are being transformed with outlets, Shein stores, import warehouses, and used clothing bales

The ongoing debate about clothing prices in Argentina highlights the significant transformation in clothing sales amidst increased competition and a more than 6% decline in demand, akin to levels seen during the pandemic.

Feb 6 • 11:56 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

France: '2026 will be the year of resistance against Shein,' says minister

French Minister Serge Papin announced that 2026 will be the year of resistance against Shein and other online platforms that he claims are not accountable for their products.

Feb 5 • 09:42 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

The EU imposes a 3 euro fee on purchases from Shein and Temu - When does it take effect

On December 12, European finance ministers decided to impose a 3 euro fee on packages up to 150 euros from non-EU online retail purchases, effective July 1, 2026.

Feb 4 • 20:45 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Inside the Chinese factories of fast-fashion giant Shein

The article examines the controversial practices and conditions within the factories of Shein, a leading fast-fashion company in China.

Feb 3 • 12:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Shein at the European Parliament for the sale of illegal and unsafe products

Shein representatives attended the European Parliament to discuss their compliance with EU regulations concerning the sale of illegal and unsafe products.

Jan 14 • 14:56 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

In the Shadow of Amazon and Temu, IKEA - The Most Difficult Period in Its History

IKEA is currently facing one of the most challenging periods in its 80-year history due to steady sales, rising lumber costs, and intense competition from online retailers such as Amazon, Temu, and Shein, resulting in a 26% drop in Inter IKEA's profits for the year ending August 31 as it lowered prices to remain competitive.

Jan 5 • 16:40 UTC

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