From Business Insider · A.C. Fowler · · 50s
California says Amazon forces vendors to raise prices elsewhere
The state accuses Amazon of using its market power to push brands into price-fixing schemes that harm competitors and consumers.
In brief
The state accuses Amazon of using its market power to push brands into price-fixing schemes that harm competitors and consumers. California is suing Amazon for allegedly pressuring vendors to raise prices at Target, Walmart, Chewy and Best Buy, with email evidence from brands including Levi's and Hanes. Originally…
California accuses Amazon of price-fixing
The state says Amazon runs a scheme forcing wholesale vendors to raise prices at competing stores like Target, Walmart, Chewy and Best Buy.
Email evidence from major brands
California says it has discovered email exchanges between Amazon vendor managers and brands including Levi's, GlobalOne, Hanes and Scotts Miracle-Gro proving the scheme.
Third-party sellers report pressure too
Business Insider spoke with several third-party sellers, including the inventors of the Bed Scrunchie, who say Amazon pressures them to raise prices at other retailers.
What to remember
California is suing Amazon for allegedly pressuring vendors to raise prices at Target, Walmart, Chewy and Best Buy, with email evidence from brands including Levi's and Hanes.
