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Fair Trade Commission warns Adidas about fixing prices of Reebok EasyTone sneakers

By  |  March 2, 2012

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    Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has warned Adidas about its price-fixing practices. Adidas had stopped shipping its Reebok EasyTone sneakers, or threatened to stop delivery, to Japanese retailers who offered discounts on the shoes. In response, Adidas has said it would strengthen its compliance efforts.

    Source: Bloomberg

     

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