From selling their products on Online Marketplaces such as amazon and ebay . Thats the question at the heart of a decision being made by europes top court today. Its a battle thats been ongoing for a decade and could have wide ranging consequences for internet shopping. The test case was initially bought in germany by coty, the multi billion dollar us Beauty Company whose Luxury Brands include marc jacobs, calvin klein, rimmel and chloe. Coty argues it should have the right to choose who sells its products and how. That would allow the firm to protect its image and exclusivity as part of the global personal Luxury Goods Market that is worth some 295 billion dollars. However, a german retailer called Parfumerie Akzente argues it has the right to sell cotys goods on sites including amazon and ebay and the restrictions violate eu competition rules. 62 of german retailers use Online Marketplaces, more than any other eu country and many argue that offers consumers more choice and lower pric
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