United Kingdom: CMA investigation into Wowcher over alleged unfair commercial practices
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Issued CMA order requiring Wowcher to change its online selling practices securing over GBP 4 million in refunds for Wowcher customers
On 19 July 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it has secured over GBP 4 million in refunds for 870'000 Wowcher customers who were signed up for VIP membership via pre-ticked boxes following an investigation into the com…
SourceIssued CMA order requiring Wowcher to change its online sales practices
On 16 November 2023, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) issued an order requiring Wowcher, an online deals platform, to alter its selling practices, which may impose unfair pressure on customers to make hurried purchases. Following an inve…
SourceAnnounced investigation into Wowcher over alleged unfair commercial practices
On 31 March 2023, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened an investigation into Wowcher, an e-commerce platform, over alleged unfair commercial practices. In particular, the CMA aims to determine whether the company has misled consum…
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