Supermarket chains fined over price and promotion violations

The Ministry of Development announced connected Wednesday fines totaling much than €2.2 cardinal against two supermarket chains for violations of nett borderline caps and the codification of behaviour connected promotions.

According to the ministry, the Interdepartmental Market Control Unit (DIMEA) carried retired inspections to enforce the nett borderline headdress and the codification of behaviour governing promotional activities, pursuing a one-month trial play for the rules.

Lidl was fined €805,340 for breaches of the nett borderline cap. The investigation, launched successful 2024, concluded connected September 5.

Sklavenitis was fined €1.44 cardinal for violations of the codification of conduct, pursuing inspections ordered during the summer. Both companies were notified earlier the announcement, arsenic required by law.

Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos said successful a statement: “The enforcement of the user extortion instrumentality is non-negotiable. The instrumentality applies to everyone. Retailers indispensable amusement κοινωνικά work toward each citizens. We are committed to supporting, done factual actions, the disposable income of Greek families, the mediate class, and particularly the astir vulnerable groups.”