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Jerónimo Martins targeted with 120 million euro fine in Poland for anti-competitive practices in the labor market
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Jerónimo Martins targeted with 120 million euro fine in Poland for anti-competitive practices in the labor market

Jornal de Negócios14 September 2026 at 10:16

Jerónimo Martins, owner of the Biedronka supermarket chain, was targeted with a 120 million euro fine in Poland, imposed by the Polish competition regulator. The sanction is related to anti-competitive practices in the labor market.

The Polish regulator identified agreements regarding the hiring of drivers for the transportation of goods. These practices involved Jerónimo Martins alongside 29 other companies that were also sanctioned in this process.

The fine imposed on Jerónimo Martins represents one of the largest sanctions ever imposed by the Polish competition regulator on a Portuguese company for this type of infringement. The case concerns coordination of practices in the recruitment of professionals for the road freight transportation sector.

Jerónimo Martins, the leader in the food retail market in Poland through Biedronka, has not yet publicly commented on the regulator's decision. The company may still appeal the sanction through the competent judicial instances.

Why this matters

This fine directly affects Jerónimo Martins, one of the largest Portuguese employers and investors in Poland, having a significant financial impact on its operations. For Polish consumers, the decision may have consequences on prices and product availability at Biedronka stores, one of the largest supermarket chains in the country.

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