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Paris department store BHV Marais sought bankruptcy protection on October 27 to safeguard its operations and jobs despite controversy from a past partnership with Shein. The landmark store opposite Paris City Hall employs 700 people and will stay open as part of its relaunch strategy, not closure, according to the company statement. The bankruptcy stems partly from payment delays and disputes over building ownership funds with Brookfield, the Canadian asset manager, which BHV Marais claims have hindered its financial health.

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As of October 27, 2026, BHV Marais, a historic Paris department store known for its controversy with fast-fashion brand Shein in 2025, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company insists this move is part of a relaunch strategy rather than a failure, and assures that the store will remain open despite employing 700 people opposite Paris City Hall.

Previously, BHV Marais faced issues with delayed payments to brand-name boutiques before partnering with Shein for its first permanent physical store in 2025. This partnership ignited public concern over job losses due to Asian imports, leading several brands to leave the store. In June 2026, the business was sold to a group of managers who then severed ties with Shein but have not received funds promised as part of the deal, impacting their renovation plans.

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The store’s previous owner already had problems with brand-name boutiques it hosted over payment delays before it sparked controversy in 2025 by announcing that BHV Marais would host Shein’s first physical permanent store.

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🔮 The bankruptcy procedure “is part of BHV’s relaunch, not its failure,” the company said, adding that the landmark store opposite Paris City Hall that employs 700 people will remain open.

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PARIS - Paris department store BHV Marais, which courted controversy in 2025 with a partnership with Asian fast-fashion giant Shein, said on Oct 27 it had sought bankruptcy protection to protect its operations and jobs. asserted

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The bankruptcy procedure “is part of BHV’s relaunch, not its failure,” the company said, adding that the landmark store opposite Paris City Hall that employs 700 people will remain open. asserted

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The announcement struck a raw nerve in a French public concerned about the disappearance of local jobs amid a flood of Asian imports, and triggered the departure of a number of brands. asserted

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The owner finally sold the business to a number of its managers in June, who promptly parted ways with Shein. asserted

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The new owners said that as part of that deal the ownership of part of the building was transferred, but they had yet to receive the funds, which adversely impacted their plans to revamp the business. asserted

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The owner of the building, the Canadian asset manager Brookfield, rejected that assertion, saying it does not have any outstanding sums due to BHV Marais. asserted

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French labour inspectors believe that BHV Marais has not been making payments, which its management has denied. asserted

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