Erli sues Allegro over pricing practices in Polish e-commerce dispute

Core Viewpoint - Erli has initiated legal action against Allegro, alleging abuse of market power and unfair competition practices in the Polish e-commerce sector [1][4]. Group 1: Allegations by Erli - Erli claims that Allegro's pricing practices pressure sellers to raise prices outside its platform, which they argue constitutes unfair competition [1][4]. - The lawsuit focuses on Allegro's 'Allegro Prices' program and its advertising practices, which Erli believes impose pricing consistency across the internet [2][3]. - Erli contends that Allegro's practices lead to higher prices for consumers and restrict sellers from pursuing competitive pricing strategies [4]. Group 2: Allegro's Response - Allegro's communications director, Marcin Gruszka, refuted Erli's claims, stating that partners are free to set their prices across any sales channel without Allegro imposing a specific pricing policy [2][3]. - Allegro asserts that the 'Allegro Prices' program is designed to subsidize price reductions to enhance customer attractiveness, not to enforce pricing methods on sellers [3]. - Allegro also accused Erli of unlawfully using its API to copy listings and content from its product catalog [5].