苹果公司和亚马逊公司在联合王国起诉了900亿英镑的所称交易,该交易限制了零售商的竞争,并抬高了价格。
Apple and Amazon sued in UK over £900M alleged deal that limited retailer competition and raised prices.
苹果和亚马逊在英国面临9亿英镑的集体诉讼, 指控2018年一项秘密协议限制独立零售商在亚马逊销售苹果产品,
Apple and Amazon are facing a £900 million class action lawsuit in the UK, alleging a secret 2018 agreement that restricted independent retailers from selling Apple products on Amazon, reducing competition and leading to higher prices for consumers.
该索赔在联合王国竞争上诉法庭提出,代表了据称自2018年10月以来超额付款的数百万英国买方。
The claim, filed at the UK Competition Appeal Tribunal, represents millions of UK buyers who allegedly overpaid since October 2018.
原告认为,这项交易给予亚马逊亚马逊优惠定价,提高了利润,同时限制了消费者选择权。
Plaintiffs argue the deal gave Amazon preferential pricing and boosted its profits while limiting consumer choice.
亚马逊否认错失行为,指出协议是公开的,改进了服务。
Amazon denies wrongdoing, stating the agreement was public and improved service.
本案是对技术巨人的市场做法进行更广泛的监管审查的一部分。
The case is part of broader regulatory scrutiny of tech giants’ market practices.