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
The Federal Trade Commission said Friday that it is suing PepsiCo for illegal price discrimination, alleging the food and beverage giant gave an unnamed retailer more favorable prices than its competition.
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Shot, Chaser: FTC Sues Alcohol Supplier Under Controversial Pricing Law, Dissenting Commissioner Offers Detailed Defense
The FTC’s Case Against Southern Glazer’s Here, the FTC alleges that alcohol wholesaler Southern ... to meet prices offered by a competing distributor. 2 The FTC seeks an injunction to ...
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FTC sues largest wine and spirits distributor, saying it discriminates against smaller stores
The Federal Trade Commission sued the largest U.S. distributor of wine and spirits ... smaller stores at a competitive disadvantage, the FTC alleged in the lawsuit it filed in California.
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FTC revives price discrimination law, sues alcohol distributor
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued alcohol ... FTC Chair Lina Khan, who views U.S. antitrust laws as intended to combat harms to independent businesses and workers as well ...
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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 of wine and spirits ... smaller stores at a competitive disadvantage, the FTC alleged in the lawsuit it filed in California.