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Possible beauty price fixing

By Anonymous
Publication: Consumer Policy Review
Date: Mar/Apr 2006 2006

After the French competition authority condemned big perfume and cosmetics brands for price-fixing, Which? undertook research in three British cities London, Edinburgh and Manchester - to see if the same thing is happening here.

Which?'s research came across pricing structures and bundles of

products that makes the real prices confusing for customers to compare and Which? believes this should be investigated further, as the UK is supposed to be a competitive retail environment, but research suggests price fixing may be occurring.

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