In a ruling dated 7 January 2026, the Commercial Chamber confirmed that Article L. 442-6, I, 2° (former) of the Commercial Code does not require any structural asymmetry of economic power between the parties. A distributor may attempt to subject its suppliers to a significant imbalance even when they have strong brands and alternative outlets. …

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