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Koninklijke Ahold NV, and Ahold USA, Inc., In the Matter of

Consent order settles charges that the acquisition of The Stop & Shop Companies, Inc. would substantially reduce supermarket competition in 14 communities in New England. The order requires the divestiture of 30 supermarkets within 30 days to buyers who would operate the stores in competition with Ahold's "Edwards" supermarket chain.

Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
9610052
Docket Number
C-3687
Cases and Proceedings
Adjudicative Proceedings

New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc., In the Matter of

Consent order settles charges that New Balance fixed and controlled the resale prices of its shoes in an effort to raise retail prices for its athletic footwear.  According to the complaint, New Balance entered into agreements with some of its retailers to restrict price competition, and threatened to terminate or suspend shipments to retailers who did not abide by the pricing restrictions.

Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
921 0050
Docket Number
9268
Dec07
Event

Environmental Marketing Guides Workshop

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FTC staff conducted a Public Workshop-Conference to discuss written comments received in response to this Notice of Request for Public Comment. The purpose of the conference was to afford Commission...
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I’ll pay you to give this blog post five stars

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Online customer reviews of products and services have become increasingly important in the marketplace. Many consumers rely on them to decide what to buy or where to buy it, and many companies rely on...
Business Blog

Abracadabra: Bad reviews be gone

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It’s the oldest trick in the book: Now you see it, now you don’t. This illusion is fine on a Las Vegas stage, but on an online retailer’s website, making negative reviews disappear is hardly magical...
Business Blog

New toolkit for retailers to help stop gift card scams

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In many ways, gift cards ushered in a win-win era. Better gift-giving (and getting) for consumers and increased sales for retailers. But leave it to scammers to try to mess up a good thing. According...
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Made in the USA Brand, LLC: Letters To Commenters

Made in the USA Brand, LLC, In the Matter of FTC Matter/File Number: 142 3121 Return to Made in the USA Brand case page
Competition Matters

From the antitrust mailbag: refusals to deal

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Here’s a very common question, and the writer is usually a retailer who sells products from different manufacturers. Q: I received notice from my supplier that the company will no longer provide its...

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