The Robinson-Patman Act of 1936 prevented manufacturers from providing promotional allowances to a retail customer unless it also offered promotional allowances to that customer's competitors.

Among the legal and regulatory guidelines affecting pricing are the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914, the Robinson-Patman Act of 1936, and various unfair- and fair-trade laws.

Sometimes called the Anti-Chain-Store Act, this act was directed at protecting the independent retailer from chain-store competition, but it was also strongly supported by wholesalers eager to prevent large chain stores from buying directly from the manufacturers for lower prices.

1. sherman Antitrust act

2. Clayton Antitrust Act

3. Federal trade Commision Act

4. Robinson Patman Act

Jim McCord has written:

'Commentaries on the Robinson-Patman act' -- subject(s): Price discrimination