FTC alleges Pepsi engaged in illegal price discrimination with ‘big box retailer’ | CNN Business

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The Federal Trade Commission on Friday sued PepsiCo for allegedly engaging in illegal price discrimination with a large retailer.

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. A source familiar with the case told CNN that the retailer is Walmart.

A Walmart spokesperson told CNN that the company did not have a comment about the lawsuit.

The big-box retailer “consistently” received promotional payments and advertising from PepsiCo, which owns major brands including

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