A&P fights anti-trust suit aimed at closing stores
Washington anti-trust lawyers filed suit to break up A&P arguing for sale of most stores and manufacturing facilities. A&P defends its low pricing and wide distribution, saying the action would raise food prices, harm workers, farmers, and suppliers, and threaten the broader retail network.
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A&P Defends Low Price Policy Against Breakup Attack
The A&P owner argues against anti trust driven breakup, defending low prices and milk quality, warning that dismantling the chain harms consumers farmers and workers. They cite past opposition to a tax that favored public low prices and pledge to defend the company by lawful means.
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