date:Jul 23, 2014
Coca-Cola Co., the worlds largest beverage company, reported second-quarter sales that missed analysts estimates amid sluggish demand for drinks such as juice and Diet Coke in North America.
Revenue fell 1.4 per cent to $12.6 billion in the period ended June 27, Atlanta-based Coca-Cola said today in a statement. Analysts had estimated $12.8 billion on average, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Global juice sales volume declined 1 per cent, hurt by price increases in North America to offs