The retail chain Jerónimo Martins group shows up “surprised” by a fine of 500,000 euros, associated with the promotional campaign of the 1st of May. Pingo Doce already challenged decision of the ASAE.
The supermarket chain Pingo Doce, the Jerónimo Martins, was fined for Food Safety and Economic Authority (ASAE) in 500 thousand euros due to the sale at a loss of some products confirmed source of the Ministry of Economy to Business.
The economy minister said on Wednesday in Parliament feel “quite comfortable with the style and the form of action of the ASAE these days” since “gala is less on being strong with the weak and be stronger with the strong”, giving the example of a fine of 500,000 euros applied to a large chain of distribution.
When contacted, an official source Pingo Doce replied by email: “We confirm that the ASAE fined Pingo Doce with a fine of 500,000 euros for allegedly selling at a loss”
“The decision surprised us,” continues the same source. official company Pingo Doce, “because we are convinced that we observed and fulfilled the law and act, moreover, with the express agreement of our suppliers, with whom we celebrated agreements to that effect.” “Impugn court, so this decision”, also reveals the chain Pingo Doce, in the same email.
“The transactions in question were allocated to the campaign of the 1st May 2014, that our partners have joined, in view of the purpose of generating a day of strong sales and significant opportunities for our customers, “he explains.
The chain Pingo Doce, the Jerónimo Martins Retail (51 % of the JM group and 49% of the Dutch Royal Ahold) conducted a promotional campaign on the 1st of May, and for this, including, extended their usual schedules that national holiday.
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