Analysis shows how the failure to enforce the Robinson-Patman Act fueled grocery-sector consolidation, leading to food deserts and rising prices.
ILSR's statement on the introduction of the Fair Competiton for Small Business Act in the U.S. Senate.
Newly unsealed FTC filing accuses PepsiCo of favoring Walmart while artificially inflating prices for local grocers and consumers.
Federal judge rules keeping complaint sealed "cannot be justified" in light of public interest.
Analysis reveals Amazon's contracts undermine procurement safeguards while independent suppliers offer better prices, service, and transparency.
As federal priorities shifted in 2025, ILSR took it to the states to challenge corporate dominance while championing community-led solutions from the ground up.
This prestigious recognition celebrates John's extraordinary contributions to solar energy adoption, particularly through rooftop and community solar programs.
Motion seeks to reveal details of complaint alleging PepsiCo gave preferential pricing to big-box retailer while harming independent grocers and consumers.
The FTC has chosen to "abandon communities that depend on fair competition to maintain access to essential goods and services," says Stacy Mitchell
The President’s actions “will result in much higher costs for slower, less reliable Internet access for millions of Americans,” says Christopher Mitchell.
"This is a corrupt bid to allow dominant corporations to prey on American consumers, workers, and small businesses with impunity," says Stacy Mitchell
"Much of Walmart’s market dominance can be attributed to its use of this illegal and anti-competitive tactic," says Stacy Mitchell
ILSR co-executive directors John Farrell and Stacy Mitchell reflect on voters' frustrations in the election aftermath and the opportunities it creates for building local power.
"Workplace conditions at Amazon warehouses are unlikely to change until the company’s logistic business is exposed to real competition from unionized workplaces," says Ron Knox
"Consumers will feel the benefits through greater choice, lower prices, and vibrant neighborhood business districts," says Stacy Mitchell