date:Dec 14, 2012
The European Commission is launching a study to assess the impact of recent developments in the European retail sector on consumers.
Following calls by stakeholders, the Commission will examine, in particular, whether increased concentration and the use of own brand (private label) products have hampered choice and innovation in the European food sector.
The Commission has invited interested expert researchers to submit proposals to its call for tenders by 14 February 2013. The final report of