retail trade margins

Government prepares new rules for retail trade margins amid rising pressure from suppliers

The Serbian government is preparing to introduce new regulations governing trade margins in the retail sector, responding to growing complaints from domestic suppliers who claim that large retail chains have intensified pressure on pricing, payment terms, and contractual obligations. The move signals a broader policy shift as authorities seek to balance market competition with the need to protect smaller producers and maintain fair trading practices. Suppliers in the food, beverage, household goods, and agricultural sectors have voiced concerns that major…