Will Coles' bruising court battle be worth it?
Coles is facing a significant lawsuit from the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) over the legitimacy of its discount campaign amid claims of deceptive advertising practices.
Has Coles been caught with its pants โdown downโ over its prices promotion?
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is challenging Coles over allegedly misleading price promotions in a high-profile court case.
Now the cider dispute has broken out โ this is the EU's new definition
The European Commission is preparing uniform EU-level definitions for cider, which have drawn concerns from Finland's beverage industry regarding competition distortions.
Citizen Participation Council and commissioners defend the organization of the attorney general selection contest
The Citizen Participation Council and a commission defend the public competition to select the attorney general amid civil society criticisms.
Airlines hiked ticket prices arbitrarily despite stable costs, FCCPC says
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has reported price manipulation by domestic airlines in Nigeria, particularly during the festive season in December 2025.
Approval of Business Integration Between Hino and Mitsubishi Fuso, with Conditions to Maintain Competition
The Japanese Fair Trade Commission has approved the integration of Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso, setting conditions to mitigate market concentration risks.
With 1% Market Share, A Cloud Infrastructure Market Dominated by Billions - Control Could Provide AI Competitive Advantage
Microsoft Japan is under investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for possible antitrust violations, amid escalating competition in the cloud infrastructure market, directly related to AI advancements.
Judge in Coles court case questions whether ACCC case has to fail
A judge has raised doubts about the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's case against Coles, which accuses the supermarket of misleading consumers with deceptive discount practices.
The Transport Industry Fights for Infrastructure Financing
Over 40 European transport organizations have jointly urged EU member states and the European Commission to allocate at least 100 billion euros for the next funding round of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) under the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
The 'Chogajip' Baemin-Only Contract: Citizen Groups File Complaint to the Fair Trade Commission over Distortion of Fair Competition
Citizen groups have reported the 'Baemin-Only' contract between Baedal Minjok and Chogajip Chicken to the Fair Trade Commission, claiming it severely undermines fair competition.
East Africa: Comesa Probes Meta Over Whatsapp Ai Restrictions
The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating Meta for allegedly abusing its dominant position by restricting access to the WhatsApp Business API for AI service providers.
What follows after denying Visa's acquisition of Prosa?
The National Antitrust Commission of Mexico has rejected Visa's proposal to acquire a 51% stake in Prosa, raising concerns about competition in the payment processing sector.
Coles in court: the high-stakes battle over the price of your groceries โ podcast
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is suing Coles over allegations of providing misleading discounts on everyday products, as the supermarket maintains its innocence in court.
After Unidos do Fuxico's appeal, commission imposes penalty on 6 ร D+ and result remains suspended in Rio Branco
The penalty imposed on the bloco 6 ร D+ follows an appeal by Unidos do Fuxico concerning a violation of contest rules in a Rio Branco carnival competition.
INEC attributes Kano by-election low voters turnout to Ramadan, others
The Independent National Electoral Commission attributes the low voter turnout in Kano State's by-election to the Ramadan period and a perception of limited competition among candidates.
Antitrust Commission blocks Visa's purchase of 51% of Prosa; Visa says it is 'disappointed'
Mexico's antitrust commission has blocked Visa's attempt to acquire a 51% stake in Prosa, stating it would harm competition in the financial services sector.
Competition Commission: "Green light" for the acquisition of Entelecheia by the Aktor Group
The Competition Commission has approved Aktor Group's acquisition of exclusive control over Entelecheia SA.
'Blatant' fake discounting by retailers in ACCC's sights
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) aims to tackle fake discounting and rebuild consumer trust in 2026, with a focus on making regulations easier for businesses to follow.
The competition for two council member positions at the SPRK has been announced; salary 7000 euros
The Latvian State Chancellery has announced a competition for two council member positions at the Public Utilities Commission (SPRK) with a salary of 7000 euros per month.
Stormy Surge in Shares After Merger News, This Stock Climbed 20%
Shares of NDL Ventures surged by 20% following the approval of a merger with Hinduja Leyland Finance by the Competition Commission of India.
Bespoke SGA Holdings: The acquisition of 70% of 3P SALADS by Ambrosia has been completed
Bespoke SGA Holdings has completed the acquisition of a 70% stake in 3P SALADS from its subsidiary Ambrosia, following approval from the Hellenic Competition Commission.
Coles offered โutterly misleadingโ discounts ACCC argues in federal court case
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has commenced legal action against Coles, alleging the supermarket misled customers through misleading discount practices that masked price increases on numerous products.
Looking for a decent income? The European Commission offers jobs and a solid salary
The European Union is restarting a recruitment competition after a seven-year pause to find new high-level officials for managing the world's second-largest economy, offering good salaries and job security to candidates.
The European Commission is re-examining Google, suspecting it of manipulating advertising prices
The European Commission is investigating Google for allegedly manipulating advertising prices in a way that harms advertisers.
Competition investigates 11 engineering consultancies for manipulating public tenders
The National Commission of Markets and Competition in Spain is investigating 11 engineering consultancy firms for allegedly manipulating public tenders.
Administrative Court of Appeal accepts Coca-Cola HBC's appeal
The Administrative Court of Appeal has annulled a โฌ10.3 million fine imposed on Coca-Cola HBC Greece by the Competition Commission for abusing its dominant market position.
Competition Commission: Investigating Possible Unfair Practices and Violations in the Remittance Sector
The Greek Competition Commission is prioritizing an investigation into potential illegal practices within the remittance services market, prompted by complaints and proactive inquiries.
Competition Commission: ยซGreen lightยป for the acquisition of 3P Salads by Ambrosia
The Competition Commission of Greece approved Ambrosia's acquisition of 3P Salads, citing minimal impact on market competition.
EU warns 'Meta': must open 'WhatsApp' to competing AI chatbots
The European Commission has warned Meta that changes to WhatsApp policies could stifle competition from third-party AI assistants.
Social Media: EU Commission warns Meta regarding AI services on Whatsapp
The EU Commission warns Meta for violating competition rules on WhatsApp by restricting access to AI services from competitors.
Fines of โฌ1.05 million imposed on supermarkets and food companies for exceeding the profit margin cap
A total of โฌ1.05 million in fines has been imposed on five companies by Greece's Hellenic Competition Commission for violating profit margin regulations.
Business Ticker: EU Commission Threatens Meta: Whatsapp Must Allow Competing AI Providers
The EU Commission has ordered Meta to allow competing AI providers on its Whatsapp platform, threatening consequences if access continues to be denied.
The European Commission accused Meta of blocking competition in AI on WhatsApp
The European Commission has accused Meta of stifling competition in the artificial intelligence sector through practices on its WhatsApp platform.
"You're Blocking Competition," Brussels Thunders Over AI in WhatsApp
The European Commission is warning that recent AI features in WhatsApp may be restricting competition among tech firms.
Brussels accuses Meta of abusing a dominant position by blocking AI from its competitors in WhatsApp
The European Commission has accused Meta of likely abusing its dominant market position by blocking competitors' AI access in WhatsApp, prompting potential provisional measures against the company.
Monopoly Commission: He fights for competition
Tomaso Duso leads the Monopolies Commission in Germany, advocating for competition and scrutinizing market power, particularly in the food sector.
Scholarships for Mexican Athletes: from 9,000 pesos with Ana Guevara to 26,000 with Rommel Pacheco
The National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports, led by former diver Rommel Pacheco, faced challenges in modifying athlete scholarships due to athlete dissatisfaction over funding reductions linked to competition results.
Monopolies control cargo rail transport, authorities warn
The National Antitrust Commission found that there are no effective competition conditions in several relevant markets for cargo train services in Mexico, identifying three barriers to competition in its preliminary report.
National Antitrust Commission closes investigation into barriers to competition in freight railway
The National Antitrust Commission has concluded its investigation into potential competition barriers in the freight railway transport sector, a critical area for national logistics and commerce.
Ombudsman calls on Consumption and Competition to prevent overcosts in transport alternatives to the train
Spain's Ombudsman, รngel Gabilondo, has urged the Ministry of Social Rights and the National Commission for Markets and Competition to take action against rising costs in alternative transport following a recent train accident in Adamuz, Cรณrdoba.
The Automotive Industry: This is not a Cycle Correction, but a Systemic Crisis
The article explores the systemic crisis affecting the European automotive industry, analyzing its causes, workforce shifts, the impact of Chinese competition, and potential changes in car production in Poland alongside European Commission support.
Competition fines Repsol 20.5 million for "abusive margin narrowing" during the energy crisis
The National Commission of Markets and Competition has fined several companies of the Repsol Group a total of 20.5 million euros for implementing an abusive margin narrowing policy during the energy crisis in 2022.
David Soria Tamayo appointed secretary of the citizen commission that will hold the public competition to select the new Attorney General
David Soria Tamayo has been designated as the secretary of the citizen commission responsible for conducting the public selection of the new Attorney General of the State, having assumed the role on January 22.
Olive oil: The 'system' that inflates prices
The article discusses how price inflation in the olive oil market is influenced by international price dynamics and local practices such as stock retention and shelf manipulation, as revealed by two studies from the Competition Commission.
The EU Toughens Trade Relations with China over Electric Cars
The European Commission maintains a 35.3% tariff on Chinese electric cars while leaving open the possibility of suspending it for fair competition in the single market.
Competition Authority Authorizes Sale of 'Pirate' Catalan Electricity Company That Requested Intervention for Serious Irregularities
The National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) has approved the sale of Elรฉctrica del Montsec, a small 'pirate' electricity distributor in Lleida, following requests for intervention due to severe regulatory violations.
Suspension imposed on Paul after the match with Joshua
Jake Paul has been issued an indefinite medical suspension following a severe knockout and jaw injury suffered in his recent match against Anthony Joshua, requiring medical clearance for his return to competition, as confirmed by the Florida Athletic Commission.
Competition fines four travel agencies 3 million for sharing contracts of the Bank of Spain and UCM
The National Commission of Markets and Competition has imposed a fine of 2.91 million euros on four travel agencies for manipulating contracts awarded by the Bank of Spain and the Complutense University of Madrid between 2021 and 2022, along with a prohibition from participating in public tenders.
Has only China benefited from the new European competitiveness package for cars? 'This is their Christmas gift'
Germany celebrates a victory for its car manufacturers as the European Commission lifts the ban on internal combustion engines until 2035, but this change also gives Chinese car manufacturers more time to surpass them in Europe and emerging markets.