Mega Goods Inc. is a major discount retailer operating throughout Canada. The Home Co-op is also a
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Mega Goods is eager to increase its market share, particularly with the entry of a multinational, U.S.-based discounter into the Canadian market. It decides to attempt to eliminate the direct competition from Home Co-op in smaller centres. Mega Goods approaches PFC and requests changed conditions of purchase. Specifically, it asks for a significant drop in price in return for a reduced payment period. This change will place it at a distinct advantage over Home Co-op, as Home Co-op cannot pay quickly because of its membership structure. Mega Goods intends to approach all other major suppliers if this proposal works.
PFC management is quite concerned, as Home Co-op is a long-standing customer. Would supplying on Mega Goods’ terms be legal? Is it a wise business practice?
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Canadian Business & the Law
ISBN: 978-0176501624
4th edition
Authors: Dorothy DuPlessis, Shannnon o'Byrne, Steven Enman, Sally Gunz
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