A new bill takes aim at retailers' sweetheart deals with suppliers — and would extend to apps like Uber Eats
Senator Chris Murphy introduced legislation to prevent large retailers and delivery apps from striking exclusive pricing deals that disadvantage small businesses.
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act to ban preferential pricing deals between large corporations and suppliers. The bill updates the Robinson-Patman Act and extends anti-discrimination protections to delivery platforms like Uber Eats and DoorDash.