Frédéric Merlin
Frédéric Merlin is the president of the Société des grands magasins (SGM), which operates the iconic BHV department store in Paris. He has recently been in the news following a significant financial setback when the Banque des territoires withdrew its support for a planned acquisition of the store's premises, which was originally intended to strengthen the store's position amid increasing competition, particularly from the online retail giant Shein.
Born on Jul 31, 1989 (36 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2 | 5.50 | 0.19% | +20% | 65,273,511 | 145,863 | $2,700,000 | 6,034$ |
| Totals | 2 | 65,273,511 | 145,863 | $2,700,000 | 6,034$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
Frédéric Merlin is the head of BHV who has been involved in a controversial partnership with Shein.
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France:
Frédéric Merlin is the owner of the BHV in Paris, where he posed for a photo with Donald Tang.
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Costa Rica:
Frédéric Merlin indicated that the opening of new Shein stores in France would be delayed to adapt pricing policies.
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France:
Frédéric Merlin is the president of the Société des grands magasins (SGM) and announced the postponement of Shein store openings.
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France:
Frédéric Merlin announced the postponement of Shein's store openings outside Paris.
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France:
Frédéric Merlin is a young entrepreneur who allowed Shein to open its first store.
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Morocco:
Frédéric Merlin, the head of the Société des grands magasins, expressed satisfaction with the decision to suspend Shein's marketplace.
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Switzerland:
Frédéric Merlin is the CEO of the group Société des Grands Magasins and opened the first Shein store in Europe.
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Portugal:
Frederic Merlin is the president of the Société des Grands Magasins who commented on the challenges facing physical stores.
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Canada:
SGM Chairman Frédéric Merlin said he saluted Shein's decision to suspend its marketplace in France.
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