Apple and Amazon under investigation in Spain over online sales
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2The behaviors could reduce competition in the internet retail market for electronic products.` What you need to know Apple and Amazon are under investigation in Spain. It`s over allegations that the two may have had an agreement about selling Apple products on Amazon`s websites. The CNMC says it may have led to restrictions on third parties selling Apple products, advertising of competitors, and other trade restrictions. Spain`s antitrust authority is investigating a possible deal between Apple and Amazon that may have placed restrictions on sales of Apple products by third parties, the body has confirmed. In a press release Thursday the CNMC said: The CNMC has initiated a sanctioning case against the companies: Amazon Services Europe S.À.R.L.; Amazon Europe Core S.À.R.L.; Amazon EU S.À.RL; and Amazon Online Spain, S.L. (collectively referred to as `Amazon`); and against Apple Distribution International Ltd.; Apple Retail Spain, S.L.; and Apple Marketing Iberia, S.A. ...