Shein at the BHV Marais: A Strategic Legitimisation Attempt Amid Environmental and Social Controversies

Download the article in PDF format *** This article examines Sheinโ€™s 2025 opening at BHV Marais as a Corporate Legitimisation Strategy aimed at transitioning the brand from a digital-only disruptor to a physically validated retail peer. Utilizing mimetic isomorphism, Shein attempted to leverage the โ€œGrand Magasinโ€™sโ€ heritage to repair its reputation amid systemic environmental and … Continue reading Shein at the BHV Marais: A Strategic Legitimisation Attempt Amid Environmental and Social Controversies