BIZBBC NewsWED 14 OCT 2026 / 7:09 AM CDT

Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics

Wayfair is among three firms which have been fined £6m in total by the competition watchdog for illegally using misleading sales tactics – with some customers set to receive refunds.

The online furniture retailer was fined £4.8m for misleading customers with time-limited offers, while online electronics seller Appliances Direct was fined £1.2m for the same practice, the Competition Markets Authority (CMA) said.

Meanwhile, Gold's Gym has been fined £48,000 for not telling customers the total price of its memberships.

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