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French Retailer Carrefour Stops Selling Pepsi & 7UP Over Prices

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One of the world’s leading supermarket chains, Carrefour, is taking a firm stand against the rising costs of living and rampant inflation. In a bold move, the French retailer has decided to cease selling PepsiCo products, namely Pepsi and 7UP.

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