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Jerónimo Martins contests 121 million euro fine imposed in Poland

SOL14 September 2026 at 17:09

Jerónimo Martins Polska, the company owning the Biedronka supermarket chain, was fined by the Polish competition regulator UOKiK for approximately 121 million euros. The sanction refers to anti-competitive practices in the transport sector.

UOKiK accuses Jerónimo Martins of having coordinated an agreement between transport companies operating for Biedronka. According to the regulator, this agreement limited drivers' freedom to change employer, thereby restricting competition in the transport market.

The Portuguese company has already announced that it will contest the Polish regulator's decision, considering the fine unfounded. Jerónimo Martins argues that it acted within the law and that the allegedly irregular practices should not be attributed to the company.

This is not the first time Jerónimo Martins has faced regulatory issues in Poland. The company, which is one of the largest private employers in the country, has been making significant investments in the Polish market through the Biedronka network, which has thousands of stores across the territory.

Why this matters

This fine directly affects Jerónimo Martins, one of the largest Portuguese companies, representing a significant financial loss and calling into question its labor practices in Poland. Portuguese readers who invest in the company or follow the retail sector should pay attention to the outcome of this process, which may have implications for the reputation and operations of Biedronka, one of the largest supermarket chains in Poland.

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