FRANCE: Watchdog looks to boost retail competition
By: just-food.com | 8 December 2010
The French government has warned the country's major grocery retailers to abolish contracts that make it difficult for franchisees to switch chains and that prevent rivals from setting up on former sites.
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The French government has warned the country's major grocery retailers to abolish contracts that make it difficult for franchisees to switch chains and that prevent rivals from setting up on former sites.
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