Is PepsiCo's North America Unit Losing Steam Amid Softening Demand?

Key Takeaways PEP's PFNA unit saw a 2% sales decline and a 7% drop in core profit amid weaker Frito-Lay volumes. Inflation-hit consumers are tightening snack spending, driving demand for value and smaller pack sizes. PEP is using advanced analytics, pricing tweaks and SAP upgrades to boost North America performance.PepsiCo, Inc.’s (PEP) North America unit, particularly its Foods division, is facing notable pressure amid softening consumer demand and persistent macroeconomic challenges. In first-quarter 20 ...