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News in English (USA) / 12.12.2024 / 22:00

FTC Sues Southern Glazer’s for Illegal Price Discrimination

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the largest alcohol distributor in the U.S., accusing the company of illegal price discrimination. The FTC claims that Southern Glazer’s has been favoring large retail chains like Costco and Kroger over smaller businesses, violating the Robinson-Patman Act intended to protect smaller competitors from unfair pricing practices. This lawsuit marks a revival of the enforcement of price discrimination laws by the FTC, highlighting concerns over fairness in the alcohol distribution market.
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