Brown Thomas Arnotts Ltd has been spared a recorded conviction for breaching pricing laws during the group’s Black Friday sales. Otherwise, Brown Thomas Arnotts would, in default, be convicted and fined €1,000, payable within three months. The proceedings resulted from online sweeps conducted by the consumer watchdog between October and December 2024, including during the Black Friday sales period. This case follows a series of prosecutions brought by the consumer watchdog under sales pricing laws introduced in 2022. Lifestyle Sports, DID Electrical, Rathwood and Boots also pleaded guilty to breaking sales pricing laws last year.

Source: The Irish Times March 17, 2026 02:25 UTC