Janell Inc is an importer of luxury European fabrics.Because the company must fill containers with fabric in order to make them worthwhile to import, Janell Inc had adopted a policy that requires all of its retail customers to purchase two fabrics: one that they choose and one chosen by Janell.If Janell is a major supplier in the market, and if its policy has an adverse effect on competition, then under the Competition Act, that policy may constitute

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The policy adopted by Janell Inc is an example of tied selling, which is prohibited under the Competition Act in Canada. Tied selling occurs when a supplier requires a customer to purchase one product or service as a condition of obtaining another product or service. This practice can have an adverse effect on competition by limiting consumer choice and the ability of other suppliers to compete.

Janell Inc Is an Importer of Luxury European Fabrics