Consumer groups fear EU curbs on net sales

Article reports that consumer groups in Europe are urging the European Commission to avoid blocks to online retailing as they draw up revised rules that allow manufacturers to choose how their goods are distributed and sold in the European Union as part of the DG Competition review of the competition rules applicable to vertical agreements.

European Commission: DG Competition: Public consultations: Review of the competition rules applicable to vertical agreements http://ec.europa.eu/competition/consultations/2009_vertical_agreements/index.html

ESO: Background information: Luxury goods makers battle online retailers http://www.europeansources.info/record/luxury-goods-makers-battle-online-retailers/

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