Costco dumps Coca-Cola

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.