Commission confirms formal investigation into allegations
Issued 20 February 2014
Release No. 76
The Commerce Commission has confirmed it is formally investigating the allegations of anti-competitive behavior towards
suppliers by Countdown.
The investigation will involve seeking a wide range of information from a variety of sources, including organisations
from all areas of the supermarket sector. The investigation is expected to take a number of months.
The Commission will not be making any further comment on this active investigation.
Anyone who has information relevant to the allegations is encouraged to contact us on 0800 943 600. They can request
that the Commission keep their identity and/or the information provided confidential. The Commission will not disclose
the identity and/or information unless consent is given or the Commission is required to by law. If confidentiality is a
concern then it should be raised when first contact is made with the Commission.
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