The Carrefour chain has decided to temporarily withdraw products from PepsiCo, including popular drinks Pepsi and 7Up and snacks such as Lay's and Doritos chips. The reason for this decision is a pricing conflict between Carrefour and PepsiCo. Carrefour refused to accept PepsiCo's planned price increase of 7%. This conflict has its roots in a difference of opinion regarding pricing; Carrefour aims to lower prices in response to market trends, while PepsiCo demands increases.
PepsiCo products disappear from Carrefour shelves
PepsiCo products disappear from Carrefour shelves
This pricing dispute has affected the availability of PepsiCo products in the Carrefour chain in Poland and other European countries. In Poland, as in France and other European countries, PepsiCo products will gradually disappear from Carrefour store shelves, both in physical stores and in the online store's offer. Carrefour is informing customers about this change, emphasizing that the main reason is the too-high price of PepsiCo products.
In its statement, PepsiCo wrote:
"We have been in discussions with Carrefour for many months and will continue to engage in good faith to ensure the availability of our products"
This situation is another confirmation of growing tension between retailers and manufacturers in the context of price setting, which mirrors broader market and economic trends. It is worth noting that Carrefour's decision may have a significant impact on the availability of popular products among consumers, as well as on the pricing and marketing strategies of both retail chains and manufacturers.
Sales restriction will also affect Poland
Sales restriction will also affect Poland
Why is Carrefour withdrawing Pepsi brand products from its offer?
Carrefour originally referred to four markets: France, Italy, Spain, and Belgium. However, the chain will also limit sales of products in Poland:
"In reference to the emerging information about the failure of price negotiations between Carrefour and PepsiCo, aimed at lowering the prices of this manufacturer's products for customers, we inform you that Carrefour Polska will also limit cooperation with this supplier on the domestic market" - Carrefour Polska statement
Summary
Carrefour is withdrawing PepsiCo products from its offer in Poland and other European countries, refusing to accept 7% price increases. Among the disappearing brands are Pepsi and 7Up drinks and Lay's and Doritos snacks. PepsiCo declares further talks. Carrefour initially covered France, Italy, Spain, and Belgium with the decision, and later extended it to Poland. The dispute reflects growing tensions between retailers and manufacturers over pricing policy.
