Approximately 150 workers gathered in front of BHV Marais, a large department store in Paris, to protest against the management. They accused the company of spreading "lies" and described their working conditions as poor. The employees, represented by several labor unions, expressed frustration over ongoing issues such as broken escalators, a lack of air conditioning, and missing supplies like toilet paper. They claimed the store is in a state of disrepair and that their working conditions are getting worse. One employee, speaking through a megaphone, said, "We are tired of the 'blablas' and lies to the press while we live the opposite. Nothing is paid, the building is falling apart." Another worker mentioned that they are waiting for actions and are unable to rely on their meal vouchers or health insurance each month. The protesters carried signs with messages such as "magasin en détresse, salariés en souffrance" (store in distress, employees in pain), "le rayon respect est définitivement fermé" (the respect department is definitely closed), and "BHV: Bazar de l'hyper-vide" (BHV: The hyper-empty bazaar). These signs highlighted their dissatisfaction with both the physical state of the store and the treatment of its employees. The ground floor of the store has recently fully reopened, which the management described as a "major step" in their "recovery plan." The store employs around 700 people. An employee described the situation as feeling like "zombies" while trying to work, noting that some sections are being restructured while others are empty due to a lack of merchandise. The employee believes the former management orchestrated a bankruptcy and wants those responsible to face legal consequences. According to the Paris prosecutor's office, the labor inspection suspects the company of being in a state of insolvency and has reported this to the courts. However, the management disputes this claim. Valentina, a single mother working at BHV Parly 2 in Yvelines, expressed concern about losing custody of her son if she loses her job. The management acknowledged the employees' concerns and stated that the recovery of BHV is taking time, especially given the tensions with the landlord. They mentioned initial results for the current school year, including the reopening of the ground floor, the return of nearly 40 brands, the installation of a space for young creators, and the restructuring of over 80% of the debt.