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Kraft’s profits may be a victim of price wars

Nancy Marshall-Genzer Aug 3, 2017
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Kraft’s profits may be a victim of price wars

Nancy Marshall-Genzer Aug 3, 2017
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Kraft-Heinz will release second quarter earnings after the markets close on Thursday. Those profits may be squeezed by an ongoing price war between Amazon and Walmart. Suppliers like Kraft have found themselves caught in the crossfire as the two giant retailers pressure them for lower prices.

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