European Probe of Red Bull Questions Whether Energy Giant Misused Category Mgr Position to 'Disadvantage' Larger-Can Rivals

Can category managers truly be impartial arbiters of what should go on a retailer's shelf? For first time, European Commission is questioning that assumption with probe into Red Bull's practices in that role, saying it pushed grocers, c-stores and other off-premise retailers to "disadvantage" rival energy drinks packed in cans...
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Publishing Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 22
  • Issue #: 232
  • Issue Date: 11/14/2025