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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Pepsi sued by federal regulators for giving Walmart preferential soft-drink pricing
Walmart is the unnamed retailer, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. The FTC alleges Pepsi violated the Robinson-Patman Act, which bars sellers from giving competing buyers different prices for the same “commodity” or selectively providing allowances,
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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.
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FTC sues largest US wine and spirits distributor, saying it discriminates against smaller stores
The Federal Trade Commission sued the largest U.S. distributor ... the lawsuit “both misguided and legally flawed.” “Alcohol distributors face numerous regulations that dictate how they ...
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FTC revives price discrimination law, sues alcohol distributor
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued alcohol distributor Southern Glazer's on Thursday for giving big customers exclusive discounts, enforcing a law aimed at protecting ...