US · remedy · ~6 min read
FTC v. Southern Glazer's
2024–2026 · wine and spirits distribution
Southern Glazer's case ended October 2, 2026 with a six-year order.
The story
The FTC's Robinson-Patman case against Southern Glazer's ended in a consent decree entered October 2, 2026, without an admission of liability.
Why it matters
Independent liquor stores were the businesses the FTC said paid more than large chains for the same wine and spirits.
What was claimed
The FTC said independent retailers paid more than large chains for wine and spirits.
The other side
Southern Glazer's did not admit liability. A consent decree can require price reports and a monitor without a trial finding.
What it means for you
The order entered October 2, 2026 lasts six years. It does not automatically cut the price on a store shelf. It requires a cure payment when a gap, after cost allowances, exceeds $5,000.
Bottom line
FTC v. Southern Glazer's is a finished remedy.
Timeline
2026
Record
The FTC's Robinson-Patman case against Southern Glazer's ended in a consent decree entered October 2, 2026, without an admission of liability.
Key dates
- Decree entered
- 2 October 2026
Formal snapshot
Summary: The FTC's Robinson-Patman case against Southern Glazer's ended in a consent decree entered October 2, 2026, without an admission of liability.
Regulator / plaintiff argument: The FTC said independent retailers paid more than large chains for wine and spirits.
Outcome: The order lasts six years and requires a monitor, price reports, and a cure payment above a $5,000 gap.
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Laws referenced
- FTC Act §5 — 15 U.S.C. §45
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