Coverage dated November 2, 2026

Storied Paris department store receives bankruptcy protection

Headline from WFMZ Allentown

A court on Monday granted bankruptcy protection to iconic Paris department store BHV Marais, which sparked controversy last year over a partnership with Asian fast-fashion giant Shein, as it aims to safeguard its operations and jobs.

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  1. France 24

    Iconic Paris department store BHV Marais granted bankruptcy protection (opens France 24)

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    A French court granted bankruptcy protection on Monday to iconic department store BHV Marais, which has stood in central Paris for around 170 years. The move comes after the company announced last week that it sought bankruptcy protection to safeguard its operations and jobs as part of a "relaunch".

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    Storied Paris department store receives bankruptcy protection (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    A court on Monday granted bankruptcy protection to iconic Paris department store BHV Marais, which sparked controversy last year over a partnership with Asian fast-fashion giant Shein, as it aims to safeguard its operations and jobs.