Back to school, and it’s the cash-strapped parents who are crying
The anticompetitive practice of signing exclusive uniform contracts is keeping prices high, the Competition Commission says
07 January 2024 - 00:00
As the back-to-school rush gathers pace and parents grapple with rising uniform and stationery costs, the Competition Commission has expressed concern at possible violations of the Competition Act. ..
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