FTC sues major alcohol distributor for giving smaller stores worse deals than big chains.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, the largest U.S. distributor of wine and spirits, alleging illegal price discrimination against small and independent businesses. The FTC claims that Southern Glazer's does not provide smaller stores with the same discounts and rebates that larger chains receive, creating a competitive disadvantage. Southern Glazer's disputes the allegations, calling the lawsuit "misguided and legally flawed." The FTC seeks to prohibit further discriminatory practices under the 1936 Robinson-Patman Act.

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