Washington D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the leading national trade association representing independent supermarket retailers, released the following statement:
In today’s announcement regarding the case dismissal, all three FTC Commissioners affirmed that the Robinson-Patman Act remains valid law and should be actively enforced. Chairman Ferguson has been clear: the statute should be used to address abuses of buyer power that harm fair competition in the marketplace.
The National Grocers Association (NGA) remains steadfast in its advocacy to restore a level playing field for independent grocers through vigorous Robinson-Patman enforcement, a policy that aligns with the Trump Administration’s dedication to strengthening Main Street businesses.Â
We urge the FTC to make good on its word to ensure that all competitors, including independent grocers, wholesalers, and suppliers, can effectively serve American communities without the undue influence of dominant buyers and unfair market practices.
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About NGAÂ
NGA is the national trade association representing the retail and wholesale community grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. An independent retailer is a privately owned or controlled food retail company operating a variety of formats. The independent grocery sector is accountable for about 1.2 percent of the nation’s overall economy and is responsible for generating more than $250 billion in sales, 1.1 million jobs, $39 billion in wages and $36 billion in taxes. NGA members include retail and wholesale grocers located in every congressional district across the country, as well as state grocers’ associations, manufacturers and service suppliers. For more information about NGA, visit www.nationalgrocers.org. Â
