However , in 1941 their actions were ruled illegal through violating antitrust laws and monopolizing the competition and so the guild disbanded .
By red carding these retailers , they essentially blacklisted stores to institute boycotts and dissolve the offending business .
In 1941 their actions were ruled illegal through violating antitrust laws and monopolizing the competition and so the guild disbanded .
By red carding these retailers , they essentially blacklisted stores to institute boycotts and dissolve the offending business .