The European Commission imposed a €12.5 million fine on Nike on Monday 25 March for banning traders established in the European Economic Area (EEA) from selling licensed football related merchandising products in other EEA countries.
This decision reflects the opening of an in-depth investigation against the swoosh brand in June 2017 (see EUROPE B11808A13). The institution was concerned at the time that Nike had limited the possibility for traders to sell merchandise across borders...