On December 12, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed its first Robinson-Patman Act case in more than 20 years, just as the White House ...

Economists call this “price discrimination”. You might be surprised to know that sometimes it can often be good for consumers. In other cases, it’s good for sellers. And whatever we think ...

On December 12, 2024, following a nearly two-year-long investigation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) initiated its first litigation under ...

VCG. An increasing number of young people in China are disguising their cyberspace personas to counter so-called ...

The Indian government is investigating ride-hailing apps for unfair pricing practices affecting consumer rights.

While price discrimination undoubtedly increases a company’s profits, it also enhances overall consumer welfare.

The agency accused Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits of violating the Robinson-Patman Act by engaging in discriminatory ...

The pink tax is a form of price discrimination that can hit your wallet, affecting finances and daily lives in surprising ways. it’s also important to note that the pink tax is more than a ...

The agency's complaint alleges the alcohol distributor has withheld volume discounts to smaller retailers while favoring ...

The investigation will extend to other sectors including food delivery and ticket booking apps. "Zero tolerance for consumer ...

The federal agency has claimed the distributor has been "depriving" smaller retailers of lower prices and rebates.

The probe follows media reports highlighting price disparities between mobile platforms for the same journey. Prashant Tamta ...