Pepsi, FTC and Walmart

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 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 Pepsi company 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.
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 shoppers.
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.
Pepsi hurt small businesses by giving big-box retailer financial advantages, the FTC claims
A source familiar with the case told CNN that the retailer is Walmart. A Walmart spokesperson ... Quaker and Gatorade, the FTC alleged. The benefits disadvantaged family-owned grocers, local ...
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.
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,
FTC sues PepsiCo, alleges 'rigged' soft drink competition
The FTC on Friday filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, Inc., alleging the company engaged in illegal price discrimination.
FTC sues PepsiCo, alleging unfair pricing for retailers
In the suit, the FTC said PepsiCo gave pricing advantages to one large chain but did not give those incentives to smaller retailers.
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Pepsi sued for allegedly violating decades-old law by giving exclusive discounts to Walmart
The 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. The practices fed high ...
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 ...