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business1 year ago•1 min saved

FTC: Major Liquor Distributor Prioritized Big Chains Over Small Businesses

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, the largest U.S. distributor of wine and spirits, accusing it of illegal price discrimination. The FTC claims that Southern Glazer's offered significantly better prices to large chains like Costco and Kroger compared to smaller businesses, violating the Robinson-Patman Act. This alleged practice has reportedly harmed smaller retailers' ability to compete, leading to fewer choices and higher prices for consumers. The lawsuit aims to restore fair competition and enforce the law.

via CNBC|

#business #ftc #liquor-distribution

business1 year ago•5 min saved

FTC Sues Southern Glazer's for Favoring Big Chains with Unfair Pricing

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, the largest U.S. distributor of wine and spirits, for allegedly violating the Robinson-Patman Act by engaging in illegal price discrimination. The FTC claims Southern Glazer's charged small, independent retailers significantly higher prices than large chains, harming competition and consumer choice. The lawsuit seeks to ensure fair pricing practices and restore competitive balance in the market, benefiting consumers with more choices and potentially lower prices.

via Federal Trade Commission News|

#business #ftc #price-discrimination

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Total Wine Faces Federal Lawsuit in Antitrust Pricing Probe

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Total Wine, a major US retailer, seeking a court order to compel the company to comply with requests for documentation in an ongoing investigation into distributor Southern Glazer's alleged discriminatory practices and unfair competition. The FTC is investigating whether Southern Glazer's provides preferential pricing and services to large chains like Total Wine, to the detriment of smaller independent retailers. Total Wine has reportedly refused to provide the requested documents for over four months, hindering the investigation. The FTC is now seeking a court order to enforce compliance within 20 days.

via The Drinks Business|

#antitrust #business #federal-trade-commission