Publix, Walmart, other grocers under investigation over beef prices
The Department of Justice is investigating whether major grocery retailers, including Publix and Walmart, have engaged in improper practices related to beef prices. The investigation is examining affordability issues in the beef market across eight of the largest grocers in the country.
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2 developments- Sep 2DOJ expands beef price investigation to Walmart, Costco, Amazon and other major retailers
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