Anticompetitive practices tilt playing field against independent grocers, trade group says
The National Grocers Association (NGA) is urging federal lawmakers and regulators to clamp down on big-box and online grocery “giants,” claiming these and other large chain retailers engage in anticompetitive behavior that puts independent grocers at a marked disadvantage in supply and pricing.
In a virtual press conference today, independent grocery industry stakeholders said small food retailers are being squeezed by big players such as Walmart, Amazon, Costco Wholesale, Target and Dollar General, among others, that use their scale to command more favorable supply terms, lower pricing, special product package sizes and first call on high-demand items.