Kroger, Albertsons
Here’s where the Kroger-Albertsons merger stands and what it means for Texas stores
Kroger announced a $25B merger with Albertsons two years ago, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea. Here’s where thing stand now.
As Kroger-Albertsons merger faces FTC scrutiny, state lawsuits add further hurdles
The FTC’s arguments largely centered on how they believe the merger would be anticompetitive, while representatives from Kroger and Albertsons argued the merger needed to happen in order for them to actually stay competitive in a rapidly-evolving grocery landscape where online retailers,
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The Albertsons-Kroger merger would lower prices for consumers and preserve union jobs | Opinion
Should the merger be blocked, the real losers will be consumers and union workers. Albertsons will likely remain for sale jeopardizing union jobs and the future of its stores.“ | Opinion
States await ruling in Kroger, Albertsons merger
Grocery workers, consumers and state and federal regulators are awaiting a ruling in District Court in Oregon to see if a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons will proceed.
Price Gouging and Other Dirty Tricks Behind the Kroger-Albertsons Merger
From price gouging to deleting evidence, this case reveals a lot about Kroger and Albertsons’ fight for dominance over the grocery market.
Albertsons brand would no longer exist in Colorado after merger with Kroger
Most of the 105 stores in Colorado, branded as Safeway, to be sold to C&S while King Soopers parent, Kroger, picks up 14. Week two begins.
Kroger-Albertsons merger trial: Colorado, grocers offer opening arguments
The third trial attempting to stop the $25 billion deal to merge Kroger and Albertsons began Monday in Colorado.
Wyoming awaits Albertsons-Kroger grocery merger ruling
A proposed merger that could have a major impact on Wyoming’s grocery landscape is headed to court. The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit in February to stop the merger and the attorneys general in eight states,
Kroger and Albertsons: Traditional grocers will continue ‘downward slide’ without merger
The two pure-play grocers argue in final brief in FTC case that merger is needed to compete with ‘non-union behemoths’
In court, Albertsons CEO warns that merger failure may force cutbacks by company
Vivek Sankaran testified Wednesday in Denver District Court during the second week of the trial in the state of Colorado’s ...
Attorney: Kroger selling stores in Albertsons merger to a 'liquidator,' not competitor
An attorney directed particular ire toward the New Hampshire-based company, C&S Wholesale Grocers, which would acquire 579 ...
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Colorado antitrust trial in Kroger-Albertsons merger has King Soopers’ parent dangling 10% price drop
Kroger and Albertsons say they face more competition from Walmart, Costco and Amazon than each other. State AG worries about ...
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State says Kroger-Albertsons merger may cost Coloradans $500M per year; companies dispute claim
A merger of Kroger and Albertsons would cost Colorado consumers as much as $500 million a year because of a lack of ...
Column: Albertsons will pay millions to quash charges that it cheated customers. Shouldn't that kill its merger plan?
Albertsons is paying $3.9 million to settle a federal-state lawsuit that accused it of ripping off shoppers. What does that ...
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KROGER IN COURT: Grocer Plans to Rest Its Case in Seattle
Retailer claims its merger with Albertsons will allow it to compete for customers and associates more effectively than either ...
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Albertsons to pay nearly $4M to settle civil law enforcement complaint
The grocer engaged in false advertising and unfair competition by unlawfully charging higher prices on goods, according to Los Angeles’ district attorney.
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Analyst: Kroger good buyer; says investors think Albertsons is in ‘terminal decline’ though it’s ‘a little harsh’
A Wall Street analyst thinks if Albertsons’ deal to sell itself to Kroger goes through, the stores and customers will be in ...