More than a year after StubHub’s purchase by Viagogo was announced, the merger is expected to begin moving forward once again with the blessing of the Competition and Markets Authority of the UK. The competition regulator said it “proposes to accept” a plan for StubHub to spin off its... Read more
Last week, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority suspended legal action against resale marketplace Viagogo, announcing that it has “addressed outstanding concerns” about proper disclosures on its website for consumers. That, apparently, isn’t good enough for the Fan Fair Alliance. In a letter published by Iq-mag.net, FFA spokesperson Adam... Read more
Viagogo has agreed to fall in line with new marketplace rules agreed to earlier in 2018 by other ticket resale marketplaces operating in the United Kingdom. viagogo issued a release announcing that a settlement had been reached with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which would avert further legal... Read more
The Competition and Markets Authority has formally begun court proceedings against Viagogo in the United Kingdom, accusing the resale marketplace of anti-consumer practices. The industry watchdog is seeking an interim enforcement order that would put a stop to some aspects of the company’s business until the full trial takes... Read more
Ed Sheeran is on the defensive as fans have been vocal in their displeasure at the mistreatment they are suffering on the singer’s current tour due to his stringent policy against legally resold and valid tickets. An estimated 10,000 fans have been caught up in the mess, due to... Read more
