Sound bites – the UK grocery "code of practice"
By Michelle Russell | 3 March 2009
The UK's Competition Commission is to introduce a code of practice for supermarkets in a bid to ensure the fair treatment of suppliers and address issues hindering competition in the market. While some have welcomed the new proposals, others believe they are a step too far in the current economic climate. just-food spoke to the Commission, as well as a number of retailers and supplier representatives, for their take on the proposals.
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The UK's Competition Commission is to introduce a code of practice for supermarkets in a bid to ensure the fair treatment of suppliers and address issues hindering competition in the market. While some have welcomed the new proposals, others believe they are a step too far in the current economic climate. just-food spoke to the Commission, as well as a number of retailers and supplier representatives, for their take on the proposals.
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