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UK online sellers warned over price fixing

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Published on: 23 November 2016

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Table of contents

What is the background to the price fixing warning by the CMA?
Is online retail particularly prone to price-fixing and, if so, why?
How widespread is the use of automated re-pricing/price management software? What are its risks and has the CMA produced any guidance in this area?
What are the main regulations governing price-fixing for online retailers? What are the penalties and can consumers take action individually?
Have there been any recent noteworthy cases in this area?
What should lawyers be advising their online retail clients in the run up to Black Friday?

Article summary

Competition analysis: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently issued warnings to several online retailers regarding price fixing, in advance of Black Friday. Melanie Musgrave, senior associate at RPC, considers the background to the warning and examines the risks of automated re-pricing software used by many e-tailers.

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