CMA fines Wayfair, Appliances Direct, Gold's Gym
The CMA fined Wayfair £4.8m, Appliances Direct £1.2m and Gold's Gym £45,000 on 14 October. What it means for refunds, fake timers and pre-ticked extras.
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The CMA fined Wayfair £4.8m, Appliances Direct £1.2m and Gold's Gym £45,000 on 14 October. What it means for refunds, fake timers and pre-ticked extras.
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