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What to know about the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger
A decision on the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons could be coming soon as the Federal Trade Commission hopes to get an injunction.
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 block a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, saying the combination would “almost
Court urged to stall proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger
Kroger argued its merger with Albertsons would lead to immediately lower prices for consumers, but the Federal Trade Commission said the supermarket merger would kill competition and harm the workforce.
Kroger-Albertsons merger case is in Oregon judge’s hands as arguments wrap up
Katie O’Connell became a regular at Portland’s Cully neighborhood Albertsons store, just two blocks from her home, during the COVID-19 pandemic as prices climbed at other nearby stores. Now, she divides her shopping between the Albertsons for pantry staples and a Safeway on Northeast Sandy Boulevard for fresh produce and meats,
Inside closing arguments from the FTC’s challenge to Kroger-Albertsons merger
The federal agency’s attorneys highlighted how the deal would impact local communities while the grocers’ lawyers said the agency was out of touch with the realities the industry and shoppers face.
Kroger and Albertsons CEOs Say Merger Would Help Them Lower Prices
The executives testified at a hearing in Oregon on the FTC's attempt to block the merger of two of the country's largest grocery store operators.
Who could win in Kroger's regulatory battle with the FTC over Albertsons merger? And why?
Antitrust experts weighed in on key arguments and revelations from three weeks of testimony and legal maneuvering.
Kroger CEO insists proposed Albertsons merger will lower grocery prices
The CEO of Albertsons also testified that a a blocked merger may lead the company to exit some markets, close stores and lay off workers.
Kroger, Albertsons make final pitch for merger
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 “almost certainly” benefit shareholders and not everyday shoppers.
Washington state’s court case to block Kroger-Albertsons merger is set to begin. Haggen looms large
The case is one of three challenging the $24.6 billion deal, which was announced nearly two years ago. The Federal Trade ...
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 ...
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Kroger-Albertsons merger now in hands of federal judge
(AP) — The federal government urged a U.S. District Court judge on Tuesday to temporarily prevent a proposed merger ... is asking Albertsons to delay a $4 billion payout to its shareholders until ...
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Ellison: Kroger-Albertsons merger no threat to fresh, affordable food
Kroger and Albertsons released the list of stores they plan to sell. In Elko, the Albertsons on Idaho Street would be sold to ...