The Department of Justice has cleared Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (“AB InBev’s”) acquisition of SABMiller. Approval of the $107 billion deal came with substantial divestitures, including SABMiller’s U.S. business. That business, which includes the Miller Lite and Miller High Life products, will be sold to Molson Coors for $12 billion. As part of the approval, AB InBev is also prohibited from conducting incentive programs that would discourage independent distributors from selling competitors’ import or craft beers. According to the Department of Justice, this will preserve the ability of small brewers, such as craft brewers, to compete against AB InBev.
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Leslie W. Kostyshak
Consumer Protection in Retail: Weekly Roundup
By Phyllis H. Marcus & Leslie W. Kostyshak on
This week, a number of consumer and regulatory actions made headlines that affect the retail industry. Continue reading for our weekly roundup.…
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