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France moves to suspend access to Shein platform as the retailer opens its first store in Paris

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles

France said it has started a procedure to suspend access to Shein's online platform until the company proves its content conforms with the law.

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  1. New York Post

    France threatens to block Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls ahead of store opening (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    French authorities have warned they may block access to Shein after it emerged that the online fast fashion giant had been selling sex dolls with a childlike appearance.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Shein opens Paris store as France moves to suspend website – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Shein is in the thick of controversy, as French authorities announced they would suspend the online platform a couple of hours after the clothing company opened the doors to its first-ever physical store in Paris.

  3. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    France moves to suspend access to Shein platform as the retailer opens its first store in Paris (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    France said it has started a procedure to suspend access to Shein's online platform until the company proves its content conforms with the law.

  4. The Guardian

    France moves to suspend Shein over sex dolls as debut store opens in Paris (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The fast-fashion retailer has faced a backlash after the childlike dolls were discovered for sale on its website

  5. Deutsche Welle

    Shein opens store in Paris, as officials suspend online site – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Shein is in the thick of controversy, as French authorities announced they were suspending the online platform, a few hours after the clothing company opened the doors to its first-ever physical store in Paris.

  6. UPI

    Shein opens store in Paris; French government begins sanctions (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The French government said it would begin action against online retailer Shein on Wednesday, just hours after the company opened its first store in Paris.

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