Apple fined $150M over Italy sales agreement with Amazon
Both Apple and Amazon have been fined by Italy's antitrust authority over claims the pair cooperated in selling Beats products, meaning only selected retailers could sell them.
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Both Apple and Amazon have been fined by Italy's antitrust authority over claims the pair cooperated in selling Beats products, meaning only selected retailers could sell them.
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