The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has launched an investigation into suspected anti-competitive behaviour in the small electric appliances sector in Ireland. The investigation relates to a suspected resale price maintenance (RPM) arrangement between a manufacturer, a distributor, and multiple retailers operating in Ireland. A spokesperson for the CCPC said: "As part of its investigation, the CCPC conducted an unannounced inspection at the premises of an Irish-based distributor in June 2025. The investigation is being conducted under the CCPC’s new competition law enforcement powers, which came into effect in September 2023. Businesses may receive immunity from, or reductions in, fines if they reveal their involvement in resale price maintenance and fully cooperate with a CCPC investigation.

Source: Irish Examiner January 20, 2026 10:27 UTC