Biedronka, which can still appeal the court’s decision, says it believes the accusations are “wrong”.
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Poland’s consumer authority brings charges against supermarket chains Auchan and Intermarché
UOKiK accuses the retail chains of exploiting contractual advantage against small suppliers of agricultural produce.
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Supermarket encourages Polish shoppers to buy “imperfect vegetables” for Christmas
“They look different but taste the same. Don’t waste food and support Polish farmers before Christmas.”
As Poland’s Sunday trading ban loophole closes, retailers consider new tricks
Maria Wilczek
But experts say that finding new workarounds will be tough.
The little frog that has taken over Poland’s high streets
Maria Wilczek
Almost a third of Poland’s population now lives within 300 metres of a Żabka store.
French supermarket giant Carrefour looking to sell Polish operation
With 923 stores, Carrefour is one of Poland’s biggest retail chains.
Portuguese-owned supermarkets fined for mislabelling foreign products as Polish
Jerónimo Martins claims it is the vicitim of “discrimination”
Poland loses 1,800 shops in a year as small grocery stores, kiosks and megastores close
At the same time, discount and medium-sized stores have been multiplying.
Tesco lays off 900 staff and closes online store as it wraps up withdrawal from Poland
Poland was the British retailers largest market in central Europe.
Polish government considers creating state-owned grocery chain to help farmers and consumers
Retail experts worry that a state-owned chain would make it difficult for others to access funds.
Supermarket chain faces fine for misleading “patriotic consumers” by labelling foreign produce as Polish
Portuguese-owned supermarket chain Biedronka could be fined up to 10% of annual turnover.
Not Tesco’s finest: why the British supermarket giant is withdrawing from Poland
Maria Wilczek
Whereas Tesco once shaped retail trends in Poland, it has now fallen victim to them.
Growing opposition to Poland’s Sunday trading ban as it comes into full effect
Almost half of Poles now oppose the Sunday trading ban, according to a new poll
