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Italian supermarkets' buying practices investigated by antitrust authority

( December 23, 2025, 09:45 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Italy's large supermarkets are being investigated by the country's antitrust regulator. The Italian Competition Authority said in a note that it was carrying out a fact-finding probe to examine whether retailers were leveraging buyer-power in negotiations with sellers, especially in relation to fresh food, and would also look at the payments they receive for "promotional and sales services."The decision is attached. ...

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