Big retailers, manufacturers to clear up price hikes
The Commerce Ministry is scheduled to hold a meeting with consumer goods makers and big retailers today to discuss the product price structure and clarify indirect price hikes alleged by consumers. Deputy Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong said the Internal Trade Department has been tasked with holding the joint meeting after consumers complained about being charged the same prices for products that are smaller in size or volume. The consumer goods companies and retailers include Saha Group, Unilever Thai Trading Ltd, Colgate-Palmolive Thailand, Procter & Gamble Trading Thailand, Big C Supercenter, Home Product Center Plc (the operator of HomePro stores) and Ek-chai Distribution System (the operator of Tesco Lotus hypermarkets).
