Dominant firms can have loyalty and rebate programs that encourage exclusivity, Tribunal rules
March 3rd, 2005
Bibby, a division of Canada Pipe, dominates the market for cast iron drain, waste and vent pipes. Its rebate program encourages its customers to stock its products exclusively. But Bibby’s rebate program is not anti-competitive, and thus Bibby did not abuse its dominant position, the Competition Tribunal ruled in a decision released in February, 2005. [more] Full article