The Competition Authority announced that it will fine Metro on the grounds that it violated agreements with it regarding the import of Yamaha ATVs. The commissioner claims that Metro signed an agreement to sell the inventory to its agents, but did not implement it.
Metro: "baseless claims and a decision designed to cover up the authority's failures" The announcement comes days after Economy Minister Nir Barkat announced his intention to oust Cohen, in light of his dissatisfaction with her performance in the face of rising food prices.