Buyer power and its impact on competition in the food distribution sector of the European Union

Dobson, Paul, Clarke, Roger, Davies, Stephen and Waterson, Michael (2001) Buyer power and its impact on competition in the food distribution sector of the European Union. Journal of Industry, Competition and Trade, 1 (3). pp. 247-281. ISSN 1573-7012

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Abstract

In recent years, there has been significant consolidation and concentration in food retail distribution in the European Union, as our paper documents. We examine the implications of this from the social welfare viewpoint. Our focus is on buyer power, since a commonly held view is that, arising from increased concentration, it may be a buffer to significant manufacturer power. We investigate the issue both theoretically and through data and case study work. We suggest the market will develop into a concentrated pattern across Europe, but that the eventual impact on consumers will depend significantly on the nature and form of competition between large retail chains and how well buying groups ensure that even the smaller retailers can compete on an effective basis.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Norwich Business School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Responsible Business Regulation Group Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Centres > Centre for Competition Policy
Depositing User:	Amanda Holland
Date Deposited:	18 Mar 2011 12:07
Last Modified:	06 Sep 2023 15:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/26016
DOI:	10.1023/A:1015268420311

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