Famous outlet in mall fined for cheating customers
While the whole country had been abuzz in National Day mirth and celebrations, The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) hasn’t slackened in its duty of getting hold of any violation in the country’s business sector.
The Ministry this time has charged a fine of QR18,000 on BHS at Landmark Shopping Complex.
This popular shop has been found cheating customers and charging them more than announced in its promotion offer.
Also, permits issued to these outlets to run promotional offers have been cancelled as punishment.
The Peninsula further reports that the errant outlet was caught in a massive crackdown launched by the Ministry to check promotions offered by shops in several shopping centres, including malls, in the country.
Rules say that outlets should abide by the discounted price list during promotional offers.
However, BHS had violated the rule of promotion charging more than it was offering to customers as per the provisions of Ministerial Decision No 5 of 1984 regulating promotions by outlets.
Furthermore, the Ministry has urged consumers to check the prices of commodities before and after promotion and inform the Ministry in case of any violation.
Consumers can also lodge complaints on toll free number of the Ministry at 16001 or email [email protected].
Information noted!
Molten..you stand firm for employee....ha ha
@ dianne..the outlet is BHS. Read the second paragraph. The Ministry this time has charged a fine of QR18,000 on BHS at Landmark Shopping Complex.
It may be an honest mistake made by the floor clerk while writing the new price ............ she might be counting / remembering the loss to her employer while reducing the price ........... she might be feeling hurt for her employer .................. for one persons feeling they have to pay 18K ............. but still okay .......... employees are loyal to their sponsor and can't see him loose profits with discounts ............ this comment from the employee's point of view ...... ..................
Great Job Sir, But I would be very please to know the name of that famous outlet anyways can we make some guess on that ........ MS, BHS .................
The outlet is named but who posted the news didnt give the full details.
http://dohanews.co/qatar-ministry-fines-bhs-qr18000-running-fake-sale/
Agree with Dianne. Since the article failed to disclose the name of the outlet, Landmark should let the public know the name to save its image and the image of other shops.
Bad for landmark shopping complex..the outlet is not named the whole complex will be in bad image..
Good work.. But surely the name of the outlet should be mentioned so that consumers are aware