FTC, PepsiCo

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.
PepsiCo disputes FTC pricing allegations
A substantial portion of the FTC’s allegations were redacted in the complaint due to the legal protections afforded to both PepsiCo and the retailer, according to the FTC.
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,
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 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.
PepsiCo sued by FTC over pricing bias in sales to retailers
The lawsuit is the second Robinson-Patman Act case filed by the FTC during the Biden administration. In December, the FTC sued alcohol distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits LLC for charging mom-and-pop grocers higher prices than large retail chains.
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 Sues PepsiCo for Alleged Price Break to Big-Box Retailer, Incurs Holyoak's Wrath
"Today's complaint against Pepsi is wholly deficient, not only because the pleadings fail to state a claim, but because the Majority rushed the case out the door before it had evidence to support the allegations,
Pepsi sued by FTC over controversial law infringement
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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.
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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Pepsi hurt small businesses by giving big-box retailer financial advantages, the FTC claims
The big-box retailer "consistently" received promotional payments and advertising from PepsiCo, which owns major brands including Frito Lay, Quaker and Gatorade, the FTC alleged. The benefits ...
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Pepsi sued for allegedly violating decades-old law by giving exclusive discounts to Walmart
The practices fed high consumer prices by placing at a disadvantage other retailers, from large grocery chains to independent convenience stores, the FTC said. “PepsiCo strongly disputes the FTC ...
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