Hair products distributor fined in Hungary for hampering competition
( August 7, 2026, 11:49 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Haircare products distributor Hair-Line has been fined 68.5 million forints ($217,206) for determining the prices at which regional representatives could sell its Alfaparf and Yellow brand products to hair salons and to retail partners. The conduct significantly restricted competition in the market for professional hair care products, Hungary’s competition authority said Friday.Statement follows (in Hungarian). ...
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