Apple and Amazon under investigation in Spain over online sales2The behaviors could reduce competition in the internet retail market for electronic products."
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Apple and Amazon are under investigation in Spain.
It's over allegations that the two may have had an agreement about selling Apple products on Amazon's websites.
The CNMC says it may have led to restrictions on third parties selling Apple products, advertising of competitors, and other trade restrictions.
Spain's antitrust authority is investigating a possible deal between Apple and Amazon that may have placed restrictions on sales of Apple products by third parties, the body has confirmed.
In a press release Thursday the CNMC said:
The CNMC has initiated a sanctioning case against the companies: Amazon Services Europe S.À.R.L.; Amazon Europe Core S.À.R.L.; Amazon EU S.À.RL; and Amazon Online Spain, S.L. (collectively referred to as "Amazon"); and against Apple Distribution International Ltd.; Apple Retail Spain, S.L.; and Apple Marketing Iberia, S.A. ...
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Apple and Amazon under investigation in Spain over online sales
