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Albertsons Halts Kroger Merger, Sues for Breach of Agreement

Albertsons has formally called off the troubled $24.6 billion merger with Kroger following Dec. 10 decisions opposing the…

News December 11
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Tapestry and Capri have called off their merger.

Capri, Tapestry Pull Plug on Merger Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

Three weeks after a federal judge issued an injunction halting the merger of luxury groups Capri Holdings and…

News November 14
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UPDATE: Federal Judge Grants FTC Request to Block Tapestry’s Acquisition of Capri

[Update as of 10/25/24] A federal judge has granted the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)‘s motion for a preliminary…

News October 25
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The FTC has passed stricter requirements on subscription provider's cancellation policies.

FTC Tackles Tricky Subscription Tactics with Click-to-Cancel Rule

The Federal Trade Commission has passed a final “click-to-cancel” rule that will require subscription companies to make it as easy…

News October 18
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The AI Pricing Debate: Balancing Retail Innovation and Consumer Trust

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how retailers set prices, sparking public debate and drawing regulatory attention. The Federal…

Executive Viewpoints October 16
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UPDATE: Judge Partially Dismisses FTC Suit Claiming Amazon Illegally Maintains Monopoly Power

[Update as of Oct. 2, 2024] Amazon has won a partial dismissal of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s…

News October 2
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From Calories to Carbon: Where Food Labeling Meets Sustainability

Food labeling has evolved significantly since its inception in 1850. From preventing foodborne illness outbreaks to revealing specific…

Executive Viewpoints September 30
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DOJ Sues Visa for Anticompetitive Debit Card Practices

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Visa for anticompetitive practices in debit card networks, which it says…

News September 25
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Forrester Forecast: Online’s Share of U.S. Sales to Top 29% by 2029

Nearly three of every 10 purchases by American consumers will be made online by the end of this…

Features September 24
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