From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-22 16:41:00

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission dropped its case accusing PepsiCo of price discrimination favoring Walmart, citing former Chair Lina Khan for rushing the case. The lawsuit filed in New York alleged violations of the Robinson-Patman Act, unenforced for decades. PepsiCo stated it provides fair pricing, while Walmart has not commented. The FTC claimed PepsiCo’s practices disadvantage other retailers, leading to higher consumer prices. Khan criticized the dismissal, calling it a gift to giant retailers.

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