Commerce Commission takes Foodstuffs South Island to court over anti-competitive conduct
The Commerce Commission is suing Foodstuffs South Island for allegedly restricting franchisees from discounting certain products without approval.
The Commerce Commission is filing civil proceedings against Foodstuffs South Island, alleging the supermarket co-operative implemented rules that prevented Pak'nSave franchisees from offering certain discounts without prior approval. The watchdog says this conduct was widespread and restricted competition between franchisees. The restrictions are alleged to have reduced competition and potentially deprived consumers of lower prices.
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NZ Herald
Commerce Commission takes Foodstuffs South Island to court alleging anti-competitive conduct
Franchises needed approval to discount certain products, the watchdog alleges.
1News
Commerce Commission to take Foodstuffs South Island to court
The Commerce Commission said it will argue that alleged anti-competitive conduct was widespread.
BusinessDesk
Foodstuffs South Island faces court action over PakānSave pricing rules
The Commerce Commission is taking court action against Foodstuffs South Island, alleging the supermarket co-operative prevented independently owned PakānSave stores from offering some discounts, reducing competition and potentially costing consumers lower prices. The watchdog said it will file civil proceedingsā¦
Otago Daily Times
South Island customers ādeprivedā of cheaper prices, says watchdog
Stuff
Commerce Commission takes Foodstuffs South Island to court over supermarket pricing
The commission said it would file civil proceedings alleging Foodstuffs South Island implemented and enforced pricing rules that limited competition between its South Island PAKānSAVE franchisees.