
Shein hit with €40 million fine after antitrust probe in France
By AFP Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published July 3, 2025 France’s consumer protection authority has fined fast-fashion giant Shein €40 million ($47.17 million) for deceptive commercial practices, including misleading promotional pricing and exaggerated environmental claims. The penalty follows a months-long investigation by the Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF), under France’s…