Turkish Competition Authority Investigates Fakir, Teknosa, Vatan, and MediaMarkt

The Turkish Competition Board has launched an investigation into Fakir Elektrikli Ev Aletleri Dış Ticaret AŞ (Fakir) and major electronics retailers Teknosa, Vatan Bilgisayar, and MediaMarkt. Following a preliminary inquiry, the Board found sufficient evidence to suspect Fakir of violating Article 4 of Act No. 4054 by controlling resale prices and restricting online sales. The decision, numbered 25-07/177-M(2) and taken on February 20, 2025, also includes an investigation into whether Teknosa, Vatan, and MediaMarkt engaged in anti-competitive information exchange through Fakir.

Source: https://www.rekabet.gov.tr/en/Guncel/investigation-launched-on-fakir-teknosa–f3745d256805f01193e30050568585c9