FTC Sues PepsiCo Over Alleged Price Discrimination Favoring Walmart

The lawsuit accuses PepsiCo of violating the Robinson-Patman Act by offering unfair pricing advantages to Walmart at the expense of smaller retailers and consumers.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo, alleging illegal price discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act.
The FTC claims PepsiCo provided promotional payments and discounts to Walmart that were not extended to smaller retailers, creating an uneven competitive landscape.
The alleged practices reportedly resulted in inflated prices for consumers shopping outside of Walmart and disadvantaged independent stores and grocery chains.
PepsiCo denies the allegations, asserting that its practices align with industry norms and that it does not favor specific customers unfairly.
This case marks the FTC's second recent enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act, following a December 2024 lawsuit against Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits.