Loblaw cleared in one probe, bread price inquiry proceeds

The Competition Bureau has has ended its three-year investigation into how Loblaws deals with its suppliers. It found no action was necessary but added it could re-open the case if it had new information. The issue relates to fees and discounts Loblaws might impose to do business. At the same time, the bureau confirmed it continues with a multi-firm probe of what it says might be price-fixing in the sale of bread. BNN