As the UK Buy Box Claim progresses, we will be updating the timeline below, as well as sending emails to those who have registered to be kept updated.
A Collective Proceedings Claim Form is a form submitted to the Competition Appeal Tribunal by a Class Representative that outlines why a case is suitable for resolution via collective proceedings.
The application for a collective proceedings order will be reviewed by the Tribunal. If the Tribunal approves the application, it will authorise the Class Representative to act on behalf of the class and certify the proceedings.
A summary of the Collective Proceedings Claim Form for the UK Buy Box Claim can now be found by following the link below:
1568/7/7/22 Julie Hunter v Amazon.com, Inc. and others - Summary of Collective Proceedings Claim Form | 4 Apr 2023 (catribunal.org.uk)
The European Commission accepts commitments by Amazon barring it from using marketplace seller data, and ensuring equal access to Buy Box and Prime. Learn more here: Antitrust - Commission accepts commitments by Amazon.
A press release about the UK Buy Box Claim was distributed to the press. You can access the press release here.
Claim filed in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
A press release about the UK Buy Box Claim was distributed to the press. You can access the press release here.
The Competition and Markets Authority began investigating Amazon over concerns that practices affecting sellers on its UK marketplace may be anti-competitive and could result in a worse deal for customers. You can read more here: Competition and Markets Authority.
The European Commission sought feedback on commitments offered by Amazon concerning marketplace seller data and access to Buy Box and Prime. More information can be read here: Commission seeks feedback on commitments.