CascadianprepperMar 14, 2024
Robert Reich

“We want to make sure that we’re not leaving any pricing on the table. We want to take as much as we can.”

—CFO of Constellation Brands, producer of popular beers like Corona and Modelo

Corporate price gouging has gotten so bad that they aren't even trying to hide it anymore.

Mar 14, 2024 at 11:50pmWeb
Show threadRichard R LeeMar 15, 2024
#Profiteering.
@rbreich
Show threadPJT NorthMar 15, 2024

@rbreich

Extreme capitalism on vivid display.

Show threadDarwin WoodkaMar 15, 2024
@rbreich fuck these assholes. Their beer sucks too.
Show threadPetrichor7020Mar 15, 2024
@rbreich Well, that's their job. Make as much money as they can. F society or "paupers".
That's why we need legislation and taxation to keep them honest.
Lets start with a stock buy-back tax and creating stronger anti-cartel laws.
Show threadottoMar 15, 2024
@rbreich as long as we know who is doing this, they can be sure I am leaving their product on the shelf.
Show threadrag. Gustavino BevilacquaMar 16, 2024

@rbreich

Sooner or later the companies will ask the government to decriminalize the shooting of their competitors.

Show threadBill SeitzMar 16, 2024
@rbreich "The company has more than 100 brands in its portfolio. Wine brands include Robert Mondavi, Kim Crawford, Meiomi, Simi Winery, Ruffino, and The Prisoner Wine Company. Constellation's beer portfolio includes imported brands such as rights in the United States to Corona, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, and Pacífico, as well as American craft beer producer Funky Buddha. Spirits brands include Svedka Vodka, Casa Noble Tequila and High West Whiskey, Nelson's Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey."