Results for: Unfair Commercial Practices

Italian authorities have fined two Amazon subsidiaries €10 million for unfair commercial practices related to the ‘Subscribe and Save’ option and automatic selection of fast delivery. The antitrust body alleges that pre-ticking recurring purchases limits consumer freedom of choice. Amazon claims its services save customers time and money, but has agreed to pre-select only free delivery in the future. This is not the first time Italian authorities have clashed with Amazon, which was fined €1.13 billion in 2021 for pushing sellers to use its logistics service.

Italy’s antitrust authority has imposed fines totaling 10 million euros ($10.7 million) on two subsidiaries of Amazon for alleged unfair commercial practices. The regulator alleges that Amazon pre-set the ‘Subscribe and Save’ option on its website, restricting consumers’ freedom of choice and encouraging them to opt for regular deliveries rather than one-off purchases.