EuroCommerce supports revised EU competition rules on cooperation agreements

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EuroCommerce has reacted in support of the revised EU competition rules on cooperation agreements and related guidelines, recognising the benefits and value of retail and wholesale alliances. EuroCommerce acknowledged that the revised horizontal guidelines can bring benefits such as better prices, choice and innovation, confirm that retail and wholesale alliances can be set up in different ways, engaging in different activities and offer helpful guidance on what can and cannot be done in negotiations with suppliers. Director General of EuroCommerce,Christel Delberghe, said they provide ‘important clarity and recognition to retail and wholesale alliances’.