Poland: Announced UOKiK investigation into Garmin Polska for potential anti-competitive agreements

On 19 June 2024, the Polish Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) announced an investigation into Garmin Polska and its distributors for a possible anti-competitive agreement. The focus is on whether Garmin Polska engaged in price-fixing with its distributors, affecting the market for smartwatches and other technological consumer goods. The investigation was prompted by evidence suggesting that Garmin equipment prices were consistently similar across online stores, hinting at a potential restriction of competition. Searches were conducted at the registered offices of Garmin Polska and three other entities, with police assistance, to gather further evidence.