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“You just have to make an electronic click on your screen,” Levy said. Last week, the CEOs of Staples and Office Depot issued an open letter saying the FTC’s analysis is “flawed” and reflects “a deep misunderstanding of the competitive landscape.” They argued that after they merge, they will still face significant competition to sell office supplies at the lowest price, and promised that they will pass those savings on to customers.Įfraim Levy, equity analyst at S&P Global Market Intelligence, agreed with the CEOs’ assertion that the market for office supplies has been transformed in recent years by ubiquitous online-commerce opportunities. 2 office-supply chains in America to hitch up will create monopoly market conditions and restrict competition. The FTC argues that allowing the remaining no.
The companies are fighting to complete their $6.3 billion proposed merger - an acquisition by Staples that follows Office Depot’s acquisition of competitor Office Max. Staples and Office Depot face anti-trust lawyers for the Federal Trade Commission in U.S.
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