Three major companies have been handed fines totalling £6 million for employing misleading sales tactics, according to the competition watchdog.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) penalised Wayfair £4.8 million over false time-limited promotions. Appliances Direct received a £1.2 million penalty and was ordered to return roughly £432,000 to buyers, while Gold’s Gym was fined £45,000 and told to refund around £9,000.
