Amazon Is Trying to Control the Underlying Infrastructure of Our Economy

Date: 25 Jun 2017 | posted in: Retail | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

In this op-ed for Motherboard, we look at how Amazon is trying to control the underlying infrastructure of our economy. We also examine how buying Whole Foods would expand Amazon’s control of commerce — and why regulators should block it.… Read More

ILSR Report on “Monopoly Power and the Decline Small Business” Receives Award for Antitrust Scholarship

Date: 12 Jun 2017 | posted in: Retail | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

A report published by ILSR is recognized as “Best Antitrust and Small Business Article” as part of the annual Jerry S. Cohen Award for Antitrust Scholarship. … Read More

Anticompetitive Conditions Are Impacting Independent Businesses, Says Letter to Sen. Klobuchar

Date: 4 Apr 2017 | posted in: Retail | 0 Facebooktwitterredditmail

In today’s highly concentrated markets, the ability of dominant companies to exclude and impede businesses from competing has become one of the most pressing issues facing independent businesses. On the heels of a recent speech about the need for more vigorous antitrust enforcement by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Advocates for Independent Business (AIB) has sent Sen. Klobuchar a letter commending her call for action and sharing information about the experiences of AIB’s member businesses.… Read More