PepsiCo is focused on reinvigorating its portfolio of core brands, including its traditional beverages, as well as snacks such as Doritos and Ruffles which fall under the Frito Lay brand.

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Workers are being sent home, workplace snacks and meals cut and even the traditional perk of beer, rum and (government-issue) cake for weddings and a free hotel room for the honeymoon was recently eliminated.

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In an attempt to draw bookings from third-party distributors, U.S. airlines have been revamping their websites with more user-friendly interfaces and adding additional features like luggage pick-up, specialty snacks (at a price) and choices beyond the traditional seating options.

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