Smart strategies for MAP policies to efficiently circumvent Minimum Advertised Price infringements
The Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) is a standard representing the lowest price at which a reseller is allowed to advertise a product. It’s crucial to be aware that any Resale price maintenance (RPM) undertaken by manufacturers might become illegal, if paired with certain restrictions or enforced too rigidly. While manufacturers legally can’t dictate the price […]
Persisting MAP Violations: The Reasons Behind Them
When a manufacturer implements a pricing program and diligently enforces it, they often hope to enjoy a period of smooth sailing. However, violations tend to reappear almost immediately, leading to dealers’ complaints and finger-pointing. Re-establishing compliance the second time around is even more challenging than the first. So, what causes these violations to persist? […]
Persisting MAP Violations: The Reasons Behind Them
When a manufacturer implements a pricing program and diligently enforces it, they often hope to enjoy a period of smooth sailing. However, violations tend to reappear almost immediately, leading to dealers’ complaints and finger-pointing. Re-establishing compliance the second time around is even more challenging than the first. So, what causes these violations to persist? Here […]