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ANTITRUST NEWS: FTC obtains changes to shirt manufacturer's agreement with distributor
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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FTC secured changes to Gildan Activewear's contract with distributor S&S Holdings to end discriminatory pricing practices that disadvantaged competitors, protecting small businesses in the US apparel wholesale market.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of E-commerce, and 3 sources have reported it.
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You face stricter enforcement against pricing agreements that block competitors and small businesses. Review your contracts now to avoid anti-competitive clauses that could trigger regulatory action.
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3 sources · 8 Oct 2026
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