The Federal Trade Commission has sued a wine distributor for discriminatory price cuts to big stores. This antitrust lawsuit is likely to harm not benefit US consumers.

The Federal Trade Commission is suing the largest U.S. distributor of wine and spirits for allegedly discriminating against small and independent businesses

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer’s), the world's preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, today issued the following statement in response to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging violations of the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA).

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits LLC, accusing the Miami-based alcoholic beverage distributor of engaging in systemi

The Federal Trade Commission claims Miami-based Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits illegally discriminates against small and independent businesses by not giving them access to discounts and rebates that larger chains receive.

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