FTC to Sue Largest U.S. Alcohol Distributor Over Secret Kickbacks
The Federal Trade Commission is preparing to file an antitrust lawsuit against Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, the largest U.S. alcohol distributor, alleging the company provided secret kickbacks to large retail customers, violating the 1936 Robinson-Patman Act. The case, which could be filed within weeks, is part of a broader wave of aggressive antitrust enforcement under the Biden administration.