The FTC has chosen to "abandon communities that depend on fair competition to maintain access to essential goods and services," says Stacy Mitchell
Ron Knox provided testimony highlighting how corporate concentration in the grocery industry has led to record profits for major chains while consumers struggle with affordability.
A bill in the Rhode Island House could level the state's grocery playing field, and encourage other states to join the fight against monopoly power.
"Much of Walmart’s market dominance can be attributed to its use of this illegal and anti-competitive tactic," says Stacy Mitchell
The failure of the Kroger-Albertsons merger represents a victory for Lina Khan and the movement she represents.
"Consumers will feel the benefits through greater choice, lower prices, and vibrant neighborhood business districts," says Stacy Mitchell
"Blocking this merger is a crucial step in restoring healthy competition to food retailing," says ILSR's Ron Knox.
How a federal policy change in the 1980s created the modern food desert.
The decision to stop enforcing a single law decimated the independent grocery market and led to the dominance of big chains.
As dollar stores multiply rapidly across the U.S., cities are developing dollar store-specific policies to rein in their growth.
Food deserts are a problem in Virginia, and are tied to the decline of independent grocers.
A federal trial is underway that will likely have a huge impact on both grocery prices and the food industry.
Family Dollar announced it plans to close 1,000 stores by the end of 2025. Communities have an opportunity to chart a different path.
Hall-Harper is a leader on blocking predatory dollar stores and rebuilding locally owned businesses.
An important but little-noticed court ruling in 2023 recognizes that towns and cities have broad authority to reject dollar store development.