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FTC settles price discrimination lawsuit with alcohol distributor Southern Glazer's

The distributor agreed to a six-year monitoring arrangement across 26 states while admitting no wrongdoing.

Updated Oct 3, 2026 · 16:24 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • The Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, resolving a lawsuit over price discrimination claims.[Associated Press · ABC News]
  • Under the six-year agreement, an independent monitor will track sales across 26 states, requiring the distributor to submit detailed records twice annually.[Associated Press · ABC News]
  • Southern Glazer's denied violating the Robinson-Patman Act and stated that it admitted no wrongdoing as part of the agreement.[Associated Press · ABC News]

Key facts

  • The FTC settled its lawsuit with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits regarding price discrimination allegations involving small retailers.[Associated Press · ABC News]
  • The settlement involves six years of supervision by an independent monitor and covers sales to the top five chain retailers across 26 states.[Associated Press · ABC News]
  • Southern Glazer's denied violating the Robinson-Patman Act and admitted no wrongdoing in the settlement.[Associated Press · ABC News]

What remains uncertain

  • Whether the settlement will result in material changes to Southern Glazer's ongoing business practices or pricing structure.[Associated Press · ABC News]

Sources

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