Supermarket chain Vomar donated 46,500 euros in grocery cards to the SchuldHulpMaatje charity after the Dutch Consumers Association challenged its misleading price guarantee slogans. The organization determined that claims regarding lowest prices were unsubstantiated, forcing the supermarket to remove the advertising.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Regional transport strikes planned for Thursday have been canceled as employers and unions agree to resume negotiations for a new collective labor agreement. The unions have suspended all strike actions for two weeks, warning that they will resume protests on November 4 if a deal remains elusive.
Albert Heijn has resumed online ordering for some loyal customers after a cyberattack forced a temporary shutdown of its digital and supply chain systems. The supermarket chain reports that full delivery capacity is not yet restored, but stores are now fully stocked and further compensations are being offered to customers.
Heineken has been ordered by an Amsterdam court to pay 111.2 million euros in damages to Greek competitor MTB. The ruling stems from the abuse of a dominant market position by Heineken's Greek subsidiary, which hindered competition through exclusive retail deals for nearly two decades.
The European Commission has opened an investigation into Booking.com over concerns that the travel platform is failing to adequately combat fraud and phishing scams. The inquiry aims to ensure the company complies with the Digital Services Act, which mandates that online platforms prioritize user protection and transparency.
The European Court of Justice has ruled that banks must immediately reimburse victims of phishing attacks, regardless of the customer's potential negligence. Banks are subsequently responsible for proving gross negligence if they wish to recover the funds from the client, leading Dutch institutions to currently review their operational procedures.
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