Costco is refusing to restock shelves with Coca-Cola products because of a pricing dispute, according to Costco executives. - Image/Coca-Cola, Inc.
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Costco is refusing to restock shelves with Coca-Cola products because of a pricing dispute, according to Costco executives.

Costco dumps Coca-Cola


November 19, 2009 · 1:49 PM

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The Coca-Cola Co. products will no longer be available at stores operated by local warehouse retail giant Costco, according to several media outlets.

The cause -- a pricing dispute between the retailer and the Atlanta-based beverage giant.

Costco Wholesale Corp.’s Web site had a brief message about the dispute: "Costco is committed to carrying name-brand merchandise at the best possible prices. At this time, Coca-Cola has not provided Costco with competitive pricing so that we may pass along the value our members deserve.”

Costco will sell its remaining stock of Atlanta-based Coca-Cola products.

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