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PriceRunner
Coverage of PriceRunner in the Nexus archive.
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- Swedish court orders Google pay nearly $2 billion for favoring its price comparisons
A Swedish court ordered Google to pay nearly $2 billion in damages to price comparison site Pricerunner for favoring its own shopping service in search results. The ruling, covering Sweden, Denmark, and the UK, follows EU antitrust rulings against Google and marks the largest damages award in a Swedish competition case.
- UK heatwave triggers price rises for items such as hot tubs and air conditioning units
A UK heatwave has caused significant price increases for seasonal items like inflatable hot tubs and air conditioning units, with some products nearly doubling in cost within a week. The Guardian's analysis found six of 11 items reached their highest prices in three months, including a Bestway hot tub rising from £160 to £299.