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Webjet in legal battle over flight price misrepresentation

Inside Retail

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched the legal action in the Federal Court against Webjet for displaying “flights from $X” statements but omitting its compulsory service fee and booking price guarantee fee in the advertised prices between November 2018 and November 2023.

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Mmm, it’s the sweet smell of advertising success

Inside Retail

I’m seeing greater quantities of online advertising and – especially if they’re good ads – feel motivated to purchase. . For the year to June 2021, consumer retail spending grew by 9.1 per cent year-on-year growth in retail consumer spending to March 2022 3. Twenty-per-cent off at my local Thai restaurant on a Friday night?

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ACCC probes consumer concerns, competition in the social-media market

Inside Retail

Australian businesses and consumers are encouraged to share their views on social media services as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) prepares the sixth interim report in its Digital Platform Services Inquiry.

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Dell sued over misleading consumers about the cost of add-on monitors

Inside Retail

Federal Court proceedings have been initiated against Dell Australia by The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for allegedly making false or misleading representations about the cost of add-on monitors at checkout. We know that many consumers turned to online purchases to buy equipment for working and schooling from home.”.

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Trivago fined $44.7 million for misleading travellers

Inside Retail

million in penalties by the Australian Federal Court for misleading consumers over hotel prices. The court found that in January 2020, the company deceived consumers through misleading misrepresentations of hotel room rates on its website and in television advertisements. .

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Online florist Bloomex fined $1 million over fake ratings

Inside Retail

The retailer admitted it had published misleading star ratings for its products, advertised misleading discounts, and added surcharges that were inadequately disclosed. Between February 2019 and November 2022, the business also offered discounts although it did not sell the products at the higher prices displayed.

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Social media has rewritten the rules of advertising

Inside Retail

A decade or so ago, for most retailers, television advertising was the most effective way to meet the masses, whether it be to promote great deals or craft a specific brand image. billion will be spent by advertising on social media channels this year – 14.3 It forecasts US$247.3 per cent more than last year.