Pepsi, Walmart and Federal Trade Commission

U.S. Government Sues Pepsi Because of What They Allegedly Did With Walmart
Pepsi has made a statement saying that they do not agree with the accusations, whereas Walmart is basically ignoring what is happening and has refused to comment, according to Reuters. The lawsuit was filed on Friday (Jan. 17) in New York state, accusing Pepsi of violating the Robinson-Patman Act.
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.
Why The US Federal Trade Commission Is Suing Pepsi
The FTC has just announced that it's suing PepsiCo over an illegal practice it claims the company has been engaged in for years. Here's what to know.
Federal Trade Commission sues John Deere over right-to-repair dispute
John Deere's controversial practice that requires farmers to use its dealer network for repairs draws a lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission
What Is the Federal Trade Commission?
The Federal Trade Commission is a government agency that enforces consumer protection and antitrust laws. Consumers can also report illegal business practices.
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Opinion: I work at the Federal Trade Commission. I know what is killing local groceries.
In the manager’s office, Mr. Buche brought out a list of grocery essentials: eggs, lettuce, cereal. Next to each item was the cost to his wholesaler and the sale price at the nearest big-box store, 50 miles away. His customers had to pay 30 to 50 percent more for these items than those at the big-box store.
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,
Pepsi Is Being Sued By The FTC For Serious Price Discrimination
In a huge lawsuit, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission alleges that food and drink giant Pepsi engaged in pricing tactics unfair to both retailers and consumers.
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.
FTC sues Pepsi for illegal pricing practices, driving inflation
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing PepsiCo for allegedly working with an unnamed “large, big box retailer” to rig the market by offering “unfair pricing advantages” that can contribute to inflation.
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FTC Announces Final Junk Fees Rule Applying to Live-Event Tickets and Short-Term Lodging
On December 17, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final “Junk Fees Rule” (the “Final Rule” or “Rule”) to prevent ...
Federal government orders GM to stop collecting, selling drivers’ data
The Federal Trade Commission says consumers didn’t know that General Motors was collecting data about their driving through ...
Genshin Impact fined $20 million by FTC for scamming children with loot boxes
"Genshin Impact deceived children, teens, and other players into spending hundreds of dollars on prizes they stood little ...
Federal Trade Commission warns against immigration scams amid fears of mass deportations
The Federal Trade commission is warning against immigration scams amid rising fear of mass deportations, ahead of ...
Federal regulators just got a new sign that their power is weakening
US regulators in Washington got another warning about the new limits of their power when an Ohio appeals court struck down ...
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Federal report highlights private equity, consolidation concerns
Three federal agencies said Wednesday it is clear worries about access to healthcare services and costs have intensified as ...
United Health Lawsuit Named Among FTC's Biggest Wins
The lawsuit claims that three major healthcare companies were pushing up the price of insulin by 1,200 percent.
FTC points at partnerships between AI leaders and cloud service providers, suggesting they could be subject to antitrust scrutiny
A staff report released Friday by the FTC suggested partnerships between OpenAI and Microsoft, and Amazon and Anthropic, raise antitrust concerns.