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Shein Faces Opposition to Open First Physical Stores in France

The plan to open Shein shops inside select Galeries Lafayette locations as part of a deal with the department store’s owner has met resistance from Galeries Lafayette itself.
Shoppers hold up Shein bags outside a pop-up for the ultra-fast-fashion giant.
The first physical store opening for Shein is scheduled for November at SGM’s BHV Marais department store in central Paris. (Getty Images)

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