Revitalized Robinson-Patman Act Transforms Alcohol Distribution Oversight
The RobinsonPatman Act is being revived to protect small businesses from unfair pricing by large alcohol distributors. The Federal Trade Commission is considering its first lawsuit in 20 years against Southern Glazer's, challenging their market strategies. This legal action represents a significant shift in regulatory approach, targeting the nation's largest alcohol distributor. The potential lawsuit aims to level the playing field and prevent large companies from squeezing out smaller competitors. By bringing back this Depressionera antitrust law, regulators hope to promote fairer competition in the alcohol distribution market.