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Shein Fined €40 Million in France Over Misleading Discounts

Fast-fashion giant penalized for deceptive pricing tactics
Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein has been fined €40 million by French authorities for using misleading discount practices on its online platform.

Regulators determined that Shein routinely displayed inflated original prices to suggest false savings, violating consumer protection laws.

The ruling underscores growing European scrutiny of global e-commerce platforms and calls for stricter transparency in online retail marketing.
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A Robot to Give Birth: The Chinese Announcement That Shakes the World
Class Action Lawsuit Against Volkswagen: Steering Wheel Switches Cause Accidents
United States Leads 2025 Global Wealth Rankings, Thailand Places 31st
Thailand Universities Expand Global Reach
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