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المملكة: Urgent: “Competition” ends the monopoly of school uniforms .. and gives parents freedom of choice
The General Competition Authority issued new instructions aimed at ending monopolistic practices in the supply and sale sector School costume , in a step that reduces financial burdens on the shoulders of thousands of Saudi families and give them complete freedom to choose what suits them in terms of quality and price. /> The authority revealed its monitoring of exclusive long -term agreements between some schools and suppliers, extending for periods ranging between five and fifteen years." target ="_Blank"> Fair competition , and leads to the loading of the parents additional costs, as well as restricting their freedom to take purchase decisions. Selling it, has a 100% dominant position in its post -sales market, which is prohibited by the competition system of abuse. Ban "Exclusive supplier" Conditional sale
Ban "Exclusive supplier" Conditional sale
and categorically banned the instructions a number of practices that prevailed, most notably the obligation of parents to deal with one exclusive resource, or limit the sale of the outfit within the walls of the educational facility only. />
Among the prohibited practices stipulated in the instructions, the educational facility in agreement with the distributors to determine the price of the school costume or set a minimum price, which eliminates the price competition between them. It did not need it, and it was obligated to provide the option to buy each piece separately. Providing an outfit, and giving parents enough time to buy from the port they choose. At a symbolic price, the consumer can buy it and tell him about the costume he chooses from any store. The scope of the application of these guidelines includes all other school tools that the school determines with special specifications, such as bags, notebooks, etc., and not limited to clothes only. - For more: Follow Khaleejion 24 Arabic, Khaleejion 24 English, Khaleejion 24 Live, and for social media follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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and categorically banned the instructions a number of practices that prevailed, most notably the obligation of parents to deal with one exclusive resource, or limit the sale of the outfit within the walls of the educational facility only. />
Among the prohibited practices stipulated in the instructions, the educational facility in agreement with the distributors to determine the price of the school costume or set a minimum price, which eliminates the price competition between them. It did not need it, and it was obligated to provide the option to buy each piece separately. Providing an outfit, and giving parents enough time to buy from the port they choose. At a symbolic price, the consumer can buy it and tell him about the costume he chooses from any store. The scope of the application of these guidelines includes all other school tools that the school determines with special specifications, such as bags, notebooks, etc., and not limited to clothes only.
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