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March 26, 2025
Italy’s competitors authority (AGCM) stated on Wednesday it had opened an investigation into jewelry and watch-maker Morellato for allegedly imposing unfair restrictions on distributors in the best way they promote its merchandise.
Morellato
The authority stated it suspected Morellato, whose proprietary or licensed manufacturers embody Sector No Limits, Philip Watch, Esprit and Trussardi, of illegitimately prohibiting authorised retailers from promoting its merchandise on on-line marketplaces and third-party platforms.
“Morellato may be preventing its distributors from effectively using the internet to sell products to particular customers or territories”, opposite to European Union rules, the AGCM stated in a press release.
Officers from the authority and Italy’s finance police carried out an inspection at Morellato’s premises on Tuesday in reference to the investigation, the assertion added.
Morellato “has always acted in full compliance with the law and, in particular, with competition law, as well as with the best business practices in the relevant sector, with the sole aim of improving the customer shopping experience”, the corporate stated in a press release.
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