Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Franchise dispute over Shein presence
Galeries Lafayette terminated its franchise agreement with Société des Grands Magasins after Shein was introduced into stores operated by the franchisee, leading to rebranding of several locations.
1940
Aryanization during the Nazi occupation
During the German occupation of France, Jewish owners and administrators, including Théophile Bader, Raoul Meyer, and Max Heilbronn, were forced out, Jewish employees were dismissed, and family property and control were transferred to non-Jewish interests.