FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination

3 October 2026

Settlement with Southern Glazer’s will help level the playing field for small businesses and facilitate consumer access to lower-priced wine and spirits at local retailers

The Federal Trade Commission secured a settlement agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits LLC, the nation’s largest distributor of wine and spirits, that will redress allegedly illegal price discrimination practices and make it easier for small businesses to compete against large chain retailers.

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