Kroger, Albertsons
A state’s experience with grocery chain mergers spurs a fight to stop Albertsons’ deal with Kroger
Washington state is going to court Monday to try to block a proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. The case is one of several challenging the $24.6 billion deal.
Would a Kroger and Albertsons merger drive grocery prices up or down? The answer is complicated
The Federal Trade Commission and several states’ attorneys general, including California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta, say the deal would eliminate competition
The biggest question from the Kroger-Albertsons trials: What's a grocery store?
At the heart of the federal government’s fight to block the merger of Jewel and Mariano's corporate parents is an existential debate about how Americans buy their groceries today.
Kroger and Albertsons Prepare to Make a Final Federal Court Argument for Their Merger
Closing arguments are coming up in the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block the proposed merger of supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons
What's at Stake as FTC's Legal Fight Against Kroger-Albertsons Merger Ends
Key Takeaways The legal battle over the Federal Trade Commission's efforts to halt the $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger is scheduled to end Tuesday, with massive implications for the larger grocery industry.
Blocking Kroger and Albertsons’ Merger Won’t Fix Americans’ Grocery Problems
The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons out of concern that it could result in higher grocery prices. The intervention is misguided. Supermarkets aren’t responsible for the recent rises in grocery prices,
Another reason Kroger wants to buy Albertsons: access to millions more customers’ data
Kroger’s bid to buy rival Albertsons isn’t just about sales at the checkout stand. It’s also about getting a closer look into ...
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Who, us? Kroger CEO says it’s not gouging anyone
In a courtroom, swearing on a stack of proverbial bibles, Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen said that the hike in grocery prices has ...
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Kroger and Albertsons make a final pitch for their merger before a judge decides whether to block it
FILE – The exterior of Kroger’s fulfillment center is shown on July 27, 2022 in Dallas, Tex. (Rebecca Slezak/The Dallas Morning News via AP, File) FILE – Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen leaves ...
Walmart offers “Caroline’s Carts” in Arkansas stores, making shopping easier for people with disabilities and their caregivers
Walmart is equipping its stores with specialized shopping carts designed to make it easier for people with disabilities and ...
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'Consumers depend on competition': Kroger, FTC fight to the end on Albertsons merger
PORTLAND, Ore. – Attorneys for the Federal Trade Commission and Kroger and Albertsons ended their three-week court battle ...
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Kroger-Albertson's US anti-trust trial to end but other legal blocks loom
Sept 17 (Reuters) - The trial where U.S. anti-trust regulators made their case to block Kroger's (KR.N), opens new tab $25 billion bid to buy rival grocer Albertsons (ACI.N), opens new tab will ...
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Kroger and Albertsons make a final pitch for their merger before a judge decides whether to block it
The federal government urged a U.S. District Court judge on Tuesday to temporarily prevent a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, saying in closing arguments the combination would ...
The Denver Post4d
A state’s experience with grocery chain mergers spurs a fight to stop Albertsons’ deal with Kroger
FILE – The exterior of Kroger’s fulfillment center is shown on July 27, 2022 in Dallas, Tex. (Rebecca Slezak/The Dallas Morning News via AP, File) FILE – A grocery cart rests in a cart ...
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Biggest question from Kroger-Albertsons trials: What’s a grocery store?
At the heart of the federal government’s fight to block Kroger Co. from buying Albertsons Cos. for $24.6 billion is an existential debate about how Americans buy their groceries today.
Kroger Announces Extension Of Exchange Offers, Consent Solicitations For Albertsons Notes
The Kroger Co. (KR) said it has extended the expiration date of the offers to exchange any and all outstanding notes of Albertsons ...