FTC and Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Settle Price Discrimination Lawsuit
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Updated Oct 16
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What happened
The Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement in a lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits. The suit, originally filed in December 2024, alleged that Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits routinely charged small, independent retailers higher prices than those charged to larger chains, violating price discrimination rules. The settlement requires Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits to implement a significant compliance program, overseen by a monitor, for six years.
From mondaq.com
Why it matters
The settlement establishes specific conduct that violates the Robinson-Patman Act and creates incentives for compliance within the wine and spirits wholesale industry. While the FTC noted