Jan 17, 2025 · Similar to Pepsi, the FTC sued Southern Glazer’s for violation of the Robinson-Patman Act in December. The agency claimed the alcohol distributor gave big retailers like Costco lower prices than small, independent liquor stores. As yet, Walmart has not provided any comment verifying whether it is the unnamed “big box retailer” mentioned in the FTC complaint. With the size and strength of ...

Nov 17, 2009 · Coca-Cola is the largest soft drink manufacturer in the world. Costco is the largest warehouse club operator in the U.S. As of now, the two companies are not doing business together following Costco's decision to delist Coke's products in its clubs. Which party is hurt more by Costco's decision to stop selling Coca-Cola products?

Jun 9, 2024 · Dr Pepper has made a remarkable ascent in the American soda market, now sharing the second spot with Pepsi, a position Pepsi has comfortably held for much of the past two decades. According to new data from Beverage Digest, Dr Pepper has climbed from fifth place in 2000 to its current second position, nearly matching Pepsi’s market share.

Feb 15, 2022 · The Kirkland Signature brand exceeded $59 billion in sales in Costco’s 2021 fiscal year, up 13.4 percent year-over-year and accounting for 31 percent of the wholesale club’s total revenue. How did it get so big? What are some obvious and less obvious factors in the success of Kirkland Signature?

Jan 9, 2024 · Last week, Carrefour moved to stop selling PepsiCo products in its stores in France, Belgium, Spain, and Italy over high prices. Would pulling products be an effective tool for U.S. retailers to incentivize major food suppliers to reduce prices?

Jan 27, 2004 · Beyonce, Britney and Pink were on hand in London yesterday to debut Pepsi's latest commercial starring the pop divas along with Enrique Inglesias.

Jan 6, 2025 · Costco’s board of directors asserted that its DEI practices “are legally appropriate, and nothing in the proposal demonstrates otherwise.” The board also claimed that the National Center for Public Policy Research’s request for a study of Costco’s DEI practices “reflects a policy bias” and threatens to burden company resources.

Jan 4, 2025 · Costco is the center of a MAGA-based backlash after announcing that it would not give up its DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policy. This has angered extreme fans of the incoming president, who have been in support of companies ditching their DEI policies in recent months. Let’s take a look at the details of this latest controversy. Costco Faces MAGA Backlash and Boycott According to ...

Dec 26, 2024 · Costco continues to surge in popularity, which is why the retailer has announced that it will be opening new store locations in 2025. These new additions will bring the total number of stores throughout the United States to over 900. Here’s what we know about the new locations. Costco Is Opening New Locations

Jan 24, 2025 · Costco Previously Urged Shareholders To Vote Against Anti-DEI Proposal After the NCPPR proposal had been filed — but in advance of the vote — Costco’s board of directors issued a statement delineating its position on the subject …