Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is expanding an inquiry into high grocery prices by sending letters to major food distributors and retailers. The inquiry found no evidence of price gouging at the retail level but will now investigate the supply chain for potential unfair profiteering. The AG also cited factors like tariffs and SNAP cuts that contribute to high prices.
In-house legal teams should review vendor and supply chain agreements for clauses related to price adjustments, cost pass-through mechanisms, shrinkflation practices, and transparency requirements. Ensure contracts include audit rights to verify cost justifications and address how external factors like tariffs, labor shortages, or regulatory changes impact pricing.
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Food Distributors and Grocery Retailers
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RetailOfficial Press Release
https://portal.ct.gov/ag/press-releases/2025-press-releases/attorney-general-tong-announces-next-steps-in-grocery-pricing-inquiry
supplier grocery letter 103025.pdf?rev=19be351d33834679af15c
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groceries and price gouging letter to legis dated 10 30 25.p
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"five of the top food distributors"
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$29.6M
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