France fines Shein 40 million euros for deceptive business practices
The agency said Infinite Style E-Commerce LTD, which handles sales for the Shein brand, had misled customers about discounts, and that the company had accepted the fine.
Representatives for Shein did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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