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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 PAK’nSAVE franchisees.

ComCom taking legal action against Foodstuffs South Island - NBR | Business news & analysis | Independent, ad-free reporting

The Commerce Commission is filing legal proceedings against supermarket giant Foodstuffs South Island alleging anti-competitive conduct it claims deprived customers of cheaper prices.

Foodstuffs SI heads to court over price fixing allegations

New Zealand’s competition regulator is initiating legal action against Foodstuffs South Island (FSSI) over allegations of discounting malpractice at independently-owned Pak’nSave stores. The supermarket giant operates South Island Pak’nSave stores under a franchise model that should allow individual operators to set their own prices, discounts, and promotions. But the Commerce Commission (ComCom) believes that Foodstuffs has been enforcing restr…

ComCom To Take FSSI To Court

The Commerce Commission will file civil proceedings against Foodstuffs South Island Ltd (FSSI), alleging it implemented and enforced a widespread restriction on independently owned...

ComCom cracks down on alleged price control at PAK’nSAVE

The Commerce Commission will file civil proceedings against Foodstuffs South Island Ltd (FSSI), alleging it implemented and enforced a widespread restriction on independently owned PAK’nSAVE stores discounting selected products. “The conduct we allege occurred deprives Kiwis of the best possible prices when shopping at their local supermarket and limits competition,” Commerce Commission chair Dr John Small says. “Under the franchise model, indiv…