APB to end exclusive sales practice following probe by competition watchdog

Singapore

ASIA Pacific Breweries (Singapore) (APBS) will cease its practice of supplying draught beer to retailers on an exclusive basis, following a probe by the Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS).

The company has given CCS a voluntary commitment to cease its outlet exclusivity practice. Moving forward, APBS will not impose outlet-exclusivity conditions in its supply of draught beer contracts to retailers.

The change in APBS's business practices will be applicable to all draught beer contracts entered into with retailers on and after Dec 28, including new and renewal contracts, CCS said in a statement. APBS will also be…