As the U.S. Sentencing Commission considers reforms of the guidelines for antitrust crimes, it should take action to affirm the importance of antitrust compliance programs as an essential tool in the fight against cartels, and to provide a balance against the Antitrust Division’s past …read more
Two major dollar store chains have reportedly struck an agreement to merge, a deal made for $8.5 billion.
Dollar Tree, based in Virginia, and Family Dollar Stores will combine, the companies said Monday. Dollar Tree will acquire its rival for $8.5 billion.
The transaction follows efforts by activist investor Carl Icahn, who …read more
South Africa’ Competition Commission has reportedly been called on to review exclusivity deals made by shopping malls with retailers.
The South African Real Estate Investment Trust Association has reportedly asked the Commission to investigate such exclusive dealing that the group said could harm competition and hurt economic growth. Reports say malls …read more
Two rival real estate listing websites are reportedly set to join forces after striking a multibillion-dollar merger deal.
Zillow will acquire Trulia for $3.5 billion in stock, the firms said Monday. Reports late last week revealed that the two were planning such a deal and that Zillow was seeking a $2 …read more