The OFT has decided not to carry out a short update review of the UK newspaper and magazine distribution sector, following a consultation with parties across the sector.
In September 2009, the OFT decided that, although certain features of the sector prevented, restricted or distorted competition, developments benefiting consumers could come about from industry parties self-assessing their distribution agreements following competition guidance provided by the OFT. In view of that, the OFT considered that it would not be feasible for the Competition Commission to obtain the requisite evidence at that point in time properly to assess how the supply chains were likely to evolve in the short term, and hence the impact and effectiveness of any remedies.
See press release OFT announces decision on newspaper & magazine distribution sector (24 September 2009).
Date of opening: September 2011
Team Leader: Marc Maxfield (020 7211 8110, marc.maxfield@oft.gsi.gov.uk
Project Director: Dan Moore (020 7211 5828, dan.moore@oft.gsi.gov.uk
Senior Responsible Officer: Louis Christofides (020 7211 8935, louis.christofides@oft.gsi.gov.uk)
Case Reference: CE/9544/11
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