PepsiCo, Walmart and 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 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.
US sues Pepsi over exclusive discounts to Walmart
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Pepsi on Friday for offering preferential pricing to a larger retailer, whom a source familiar with the matter confirmed was Walmart. The practices fed high consumer prices by leaving other retailers,
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.
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.
FTC Accuses PepsiCo of Price Discrimination Favoring Walmart
The FTC sued PepsiCo on Jan. 17, alleging that it has engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to Walmart at the expense of other vendors and consumers.
PepsiCo Sued by FTC Over Pricing Bias in Sales to Retailers (2)
The US Federal Trade Commission sued PepsiCo Inc. Friday under a rarely invoked 1930s law called the Robinson-Patman Act that bars price discrimination against retailers.
FTC Sues PepsiCo: Price Discrimination Allegations
The FTC has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, accusing it of illegal price discrimination by giving preferential pricing to Walmart, disadvantaging other retailers and customers. PepsiCo disputes these allegations,
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.
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Pepsi sued by federal regulators for giving Walmart preferential soft-drink pricing
The Federal Trade Commission said Friday that it is suing PepsiCo for illegal price discrimination, alleging the food and ...
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Pepsi accused of illegal pricing deals with 'a large, big box retailer' in U.S. lawsuit
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Pepsi for its special deals with a company whose name is redacted. Industry experts point to Walmart, the largest U.S. retailer, as the likely company, which ...
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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 ...
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