The Federal Trade Commission has settled with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits over claims of discrimination against small businesses. The FTC sued the distributor in December 2024, alleging it favored larger stores like Walmart and Kroger with discounts not offered to smaller retailers nearby. The case was based on the 1936 Robinson-Patman Act. The law allows volume discounts only if real cost efficiencies are proven. Under the settlement, Southern Glazer’s must compensate smaller retailers if price discrimination occurs. An independent monitor will oversee compliance for six years. Southern Glazer’s denies wrongdoing but is pleased with the settlement.