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FTC Sues PepsiCo, Alleging It Gave Walmart Unfair Pricing Advantage
The Federal Trade Commission on Friday sued PepsiCo in a last-minute blitz of lawsuits before the end of the Biden administration, alleging that the beverage giant forced many consumers to pay higher prices by giving Walmart unfair pricing advantages.
U.S. Government Sues Pepsi Because of What They Allegedly Did With Walmart
Uncle Sam is always watching, even if you’re a major brand like Pepsi or Walmart. The Federal Trade Commission, or what we will call FTC from here on, has filed a major lawsuit against Pepsi for colluding with Walmart to keep prices lower at Walmart stores than any other stores.
US FTC sues PepsiCo over alleged preferential price deal with Walmart
The lawsuit, filed on 17 January 2025, contends that PepsiCo's preferential treatment of a retailer constituted a breach of the Robinson-Patman Act (RPA), a legislation designed to protect fair competition by prohibiting anticompetitive price discrimination.
US lawsuit accuses PepsiCo of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores
A lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleges that food and beverage maker PepsiCo engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one big-box retailer.
FTC sues Pepsi for illegal pricing practices, driving inflation
The FTC is suing PepsiCo for allegedly rigging the market by offering “unfair pricing advantages” that can contribute to inflation.
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.
US sues Pepsi over exclusive discounts to Walmart
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued PepsiCo on Friday for offering preferential pricing to a large retailer, whom a source familiar with the matter confirmed was Walmart .
Pepsi sued by FTC over controversial law infringement
Although there are millions of options to choose from, Americans have their preferred soda brands, with Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, and Pepsi being among the most popular in terms of generated revenue. Related: PepsiCo makes surprising move with irresistible snack food brand PepsiCo is an American multinational food,
Pepsi Stock In Focus As FTC Sues Consumer Giant For Alleged Price Discrimination: Retail’s Cautious
Shares of PepsiCo ($PEP) were in the spotlight on Friday after the Federal Trade Commission announced it plans to sue the consumer giant on allegations of price discrimination, with retail sentiment turning cautious.
FTC sues PepsiCo for alleged price discrimination
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched legal action against PepsiCo, accusing the company of engaging in “illegal price discrimination” within soft drinks. According to the FTC’s allegations,
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