Lewis loses court bid to stop delivery fee complaint from going to tribunal
First-time credit consumers were charged delivery even on cellphone or laptop purchases, which did not need to be delivered, Summit alleges
19 September 2019 - 13:41
Lewis Stores thought it could justify charging all its customers who take out credit for the first time a delivery fee, but has been left with a bloodied nose after trying — and failing — in the Gauteng High Court to stop a complaint against it from being heard.
Summit, a company that offers financial wellness services to employers, lodged the complaint against Lewis in 2016. ..
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