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#controversial

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E-Tailing

Jun 17, 20262 min read

Shein and BHV Call it Quits: End of Controversial Fashion Partnership in Paris

The partnership between French department store BHV and online fast-fashion retailer Shein has concluded, following a brief and controversial seven-month duration. The collaboration was marked by contention from the beginning, as the establishment of a…

Living

Nov 27, 20253 min read

AliExpress Shuts Down Controversial Doll Vendor Amid Legal Scrutiny: A Deep Dive into the Intricate Web of Online Marketplace Regulations

AliExpress, the online marketplace under the Alibaba Group, has expelled a China-based merchant who was selling dolls with childlike features intended for sexual use. This move followed a Reuters inquiry into whether the sale of these products adhered to the…