Dis-Chem withdraws appeal over masks due to reputational fallout
The pharmacy group will pay a R1.2m fine and says it would ‘rather move forward and focus on delivering value to consumers’
21 August 2020 - 12:26
Dis-Chem has withdrawn its appeal at the competition appeal court after being found guilty of excessive mask pricing. The Competition Commission said on Friday that it welcomes the withdrawal.
“I am pleased that Dis-Chem has made this decision,” said competition commissioner Tembinkosi Bonakele. “The price increases that occurred during the state of national disaster were regrettable. We believe that the tribunal made the right call by condemning the conduct.” ..
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