Amazon, Walmart Face Data Requests in DOJ Beef Antitrust Probe
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The US Justice Department expanded its antitrust inquiry of the meatpacking industry by demanding information on surging beef prices from eight major food retailers, including Amazon.com Inc., Costco Wholesale Corp. and Walmart Inc.
This inquiry highlights the government's focus on rising beef prices and the role of major retailers in the supply chain.
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“The US Justice Department expanded its antitrust inquiry of the meatpacking industry by demanding information on surging beef prices from eight major food retailers, including Amazon.com Inc., Costco Wholesale Corp. and Walmart Inc.”
Bloomberg — Amazon, Walmart Face Data Requests in DOJ Beef Antitrust Probe