Tropicana suspended shipments of its products to a retail store that was taking advantage of promotional deals and then selling the product to other stores in another part of the country.The retailer was engaged in:

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The retailer in question was engaging in diverting, which involves purchasing products at promotional prices with the intent of reselling them to other retailers in different regions at a higher price, thereby disrupting the manufacturer's intended distribution channels. Tropicana's decision to suspend shipments to the retailer was a response to this activity. Forward buying involves purchasing products in advance of actual demand, slotting refers to fees paid by manufacturers for shelf space in stores, EDLP (Everyday Low Pricing) is a pricing strategy, and transference charging is not a term commonly used in retail or distribution contexts.

Tropicana Suspended Shipments of Its Products to a Retail Store