FTC sues PepsiCo, alleges 'rigged' soft drink competition
The Federal Trade Commission on Friday filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, Inc., alleging the company engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving an unnamed "large, big box" retailer unfair pricing advantages, while raising prices for others.
Pepsi sued by federal regulators for giving Walmart preferential soft-drink pricing
The Robinson-Patman Act was passed in 1936, but the federal government stopped enforcing it during the deregulation of the 1980s. The FTC resumed its enforcement in December when it sued Southern Glazer’s, the largest U.S. distributor of wine and spirits.
FTC Sues PepsiCo, Alleging It Gave Walmart Unfair Pricing Advantage
Outgoing agency Chair Lina Khan has filed a raft of measures during her last week in office.
PepsiCo sued by FTC for allegedly ‘rigging’ soft drink prices
The agency claims the soda giant gave “unfair” pricing advantages to a larger retailer, forcing consumers to pay more at competing stores. Pepsi “strongly disputes” the allegations.
US Sues Pepsi Over Exclusive Discounts to Walmart
Walmart declined to comment. "The FTC's action will help ensure all grocers and other businesses — no matter the size — can get a fair shake and compete on the merits of their skill, efficiency, and talent,
FTC Sues PepsiCo, Alleging It Forced Up Prices for Soft Drinks
The Federal Trade Commission on Friday sued PepsiCo, alleging the beverage company forced many consumers to pay higher prices by providing a single large retail buyer with unfair pricing advantages. The lawsuit,
Pepsi hurt small businesses by giving big-box retailer financial advantages, the FTC claims
The commission alleges that the retailer, whose name was redacted in the statement from commissioners, received “unfair pricing advantages” that were not made available to others.
US regulator sues Pepsi over discounts to Walmart at expense of smaller rivals
The US Federal Trade Commission is suing PepsiCo over allegations that it engaged in illegal price discrimination by providing Walmart with unfair advantages. The FTC’s lawsuit alleges that Pepsi violated the Robinson-Patman Act,
Pepsi to replace ‘permanent’ flavor with a new one. Here’s when you can try it
Pepsi is axing a permanent flavor from its lineup — but a new one will hit shelves soon. Soft-drink lovers can get their first sips of Pepsi Wild Cherry & Cream starting Monday, Jan. 20, the New ...
Pepsi is About to Release a "Wild" New Flavor and Fans are "Hyped"
Pepsi is set to release a Wild Cherry and Cream flavor in regular and zero sugar varieties. Fans are hyped about this sweet, ...
Pepsi's New Wild Cherry & Cream Soda Is Coming — Months After Coke Discontinued Similar Flavor
The latest permanent Pepsi drinks come just months after Coca-Cola discontinued its cherry vanilla flavor on Sept. 4. The ...
Love Nostalgic Sodas? You Need to Try Pepsi’s New Flavor
The original Pepsi Wild Cherry has been around since 1988, so it’s only natural that the brand would seek to put a distinctly ...
Suit accuses Pepsi company of price discrimination
A lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleges that food and beverage maker PepsiCo engaged in illegal price ...
Pepsi has big news for soda-lovers: ‘It’s wild!’
Pepsi has pretty big news for people who love the soda (Coke fans, feel free to disregard this article). The brand will very ...
Pepsi accused of illegal pricing deals with 'a large, big box retailer' in U.S. lawsuit
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Pepsi, alleging it has rigged competition by offering unfair pricing deals to a big retailer at the expense of smaller rivals, resulting in higher costs for ...
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North Carolina-born Pepsi coming out with new drink flavor
A popular North Carolina-born soda is rolling out a new flavor. Pepsi will launch its new “Wild Cherry & Cream” flavor across ...