British fashion retailer Boohoo has been fined €2.3m by French regulators for deceptive practices, including fake discounts and misleading product labelling. The company, now known as Debenhams Group, stated the issues occurred under previous management.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and RED Driving School for 'drip pricing'—the practice of failing to display mandatory fees in upfront prices. The firms face potential fines or compensation orders.
The ACCC has launched an inquiry into misleading food labelling following a Four Corners investigation that uncovered false origin claims, adulterated spices, and mislabeled seafood and eggs.
Camra, an ale enthusiasts' club, has asked the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) to investigate big brewers for allegedly misleading drinkers about 'craft' credentials and geographical origin. The group claims multinational breweries use anti-competitive tactics to sideline smaller rivals, impacting consumer choice and quality.
Australia's consumer watchdog, the ACCC, is suing Amazon for allegedly using unfair contract terms to introduce ads in Prime Video. The tech giant is accused of forcing over a million annual subscribers to pay more to avoid ads, violating consumer protection law.
Hong Kong's Consumer Council received 3,346 lodging complaints since 2023, with 58% involving contract changes/refunds. The watchdog urges hotels and booking platforms to clarify responsibilities amid rising complaints.
Hong Kong's Consumer Council reported 1,050 annual complaints about hotels over the last three years, urging clear policies on booking changes and refunds. Since 2023, 3,346 complaints were received, mostly from non-local travelers, citing contract terminations, service quality, and pricing disputes.
Hong Kong consumer watchdog reports a 760% surge in complaints against claw machine operators over three years due to misleading displays, rigged settings, and low-quality prizes. One case involved a complainant spending HK$200 on a machine where empty boxes were presented as containing toys.
CCPA fined Motion Education Rs 10 lakh and Career Line Coaching Rs 5 lakh for misleading ads about JEE/NEET results and unfair trade practices. Ads concealed that featured students used free courses, and CLC misrepresented selection figures.
Hong Kong's Consumer Council found a 33% variance in cooling efficiency among 13 Grade 1 labeled air conditioners, prompting calls for stricter grading standards.
