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FTC Sues Southern Glazer’s for Discriminatory Pricing that Favors Larger Chains

In its final weeks under the current administration, the Federal Trade Commission isn’t letting up on its fight…

News December 13
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Lina Khan, Chair of the FTC at a recent webinar.

FTC Chair Lina Khan on Fighting ‘Gatekeeper Markets’ that Throttle Fair Competition

For a long time, the American public has hit the “mute” button about the dangers of too much…

Features March 12
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Amazon is drastically cutting back its number of private label brands.

Amazon Makes Drastic Cuts to Private Label Business in Advance of Potential FTC Antitrust Probe

Amazon is dropping dozens of its private label brands as it works to shore up profits and prepares…

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Temu is suing Shein for antitrust violations.

Temu Sues Shein for Anticompetitive Practices with Manufacturers

The competition between discount shopping apps Temu and Shein is increasingly playing out in the courts. In its…

News July 18
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Kroger Co. Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen testifies before Congress about the proposed merger with Albertsons.

Kroger, Albertsons Execs Defend Merger to Senate Committee, Say Consolidation is Needed to Compete with Walmart and Amazon

Top executives from Kroger and Albertsons defended their proposed merger at a congressional hearing, saying the combined company…

News November 30
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Amazon Wants to Help U.S. SMBs Sell Abroad — on Amazon, of Course

This year Amazon overtook Walmart to become the biggest retailer in the U.S. — but the fact is,…

Features October 22
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China’s Antimonopoly Fine Leads to First Quarterly Loss for Alibaba Since Going Public

The number of active users on Alibaba Group’s ecommerce platforms topped 1 billion for the first time in…

News May 13
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Alibaba Shares Up Following Historic Antitrust Fine of $2.75B

Chinese regulators have fined ecommerce giant Alibaba a record 18 billion yuan ($2.75 billion) for monopolistic practices, after…

News April 12
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‘A Reckoning for the Advertising Industry’: The Death of Third-Party Tracking Opens New Opportunities for Retailers

A new era of advertising is taking shape. Driven by growing consumer concern over how their personal data…

Features March 25
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