Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.
BBC News reports that the Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.
This business story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Competition, Markets Authority and Wayfair.
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