Paris's flagship BHV department store is ending its short but controversial partnership with Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein. According to France 24, new management decided the deal was a strategic mistake and cited brand concerns as the reason. But here's where it gets complicated—seven other BHVs across the Paris region are keeping their Shein partnerships. The split highlights a widening gap between heritage retailers and ultra-fast-fashion platforms over labor and environmental concerns.

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