Core Points - The European Commission has fined three luxury fashion brands—Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe—approximately €157 million for anti-competitive practices that restrict third-party retailers' pricing strategies [1][2] - The Commission stated that these brands interfered with retailers' business strategies by imposing restrictions such as not deviating from recommended retail prices, maximum discount rates, and designated promotional periods [2] - The investigation began with surprise inspections in April 2023, leading to a formal antitrust investigation in July 2023, with all three companies admitting to their illegal actions and cooperating to reduce the fines [2] Company Summaries - Gucci was fined €119.7 million, Chloé €19.7 million, and Loewe €18 million, with their headquarters located in Italy, France, and Spain respectively, and belonging to Kering Group, Richemont Group, and LVMH [2] - The actions of these companies were found to have raised prices and limited consumer choices across the EU [2] - The European Commission's Executive Vice President, Margrethe Vestager, emphasized that this decision sends a strong signal to the fashion industry and other sectors that such practices will not be tolerated [2]
【环球财经】“限制第三方零售价” 欧盟处罚三大奢牌
Xin Hua She·2025-10-15 03:50