Foodstuffs SI to face competition civil proceedings in New Zealand, watchdog says
( August 6, 2026, 01:54 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The New Zealand Commerce Commission said it will file civil proceedings against Foodstuffs South Island, alleging it engaged in widespread anti-competitive conduct by preventing PAK'nSAVE franchisees from discounting certain products. The regulator alleges the restrictions amounted to illegal resale price maintenance under the Commerce Act by limiting price competition between independently-owned stores and preventing shoppers from accessing lower prices. The commission says the alleged conduct affected South Island PAK'nSAVE stores for several years and deprived consumers of the full benefits of supermarket competitionStatement follows....
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