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Kroger
What retailers are part of the supermarket ... market?
Sep 19, 2024
The challenged merger between Kroger and Albertsons hinges on what is considered a supermarket.
The U.S. is suing to block the $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 26, 2024
The FTC says the combination would not only lead to higher consumer prices, but set back workers’ bargaining prospects.
Amid scrutiny, Kroger and Albertsons say merger may take longer than planned
Jan 16, 2024
Washington state is suing to block the supermarket deal and the FTC and several state attorneys general have raised antitrust concerns.
Rural towns fear Kroger-Albertsons merger will close stores and raise prices
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Matt Bloom
May 2, 2023
The companies’ plans have drawn skepticism from trade unions, consumer advocate groups and Colorado's attorney general.
How would a Kroger-Albertsons merger change grocery prices?
Oct 14, 2022
Kroger would become a bigger competitor against giants like Walmart, giving it more bargaining power over suppliers.
Kroger aims to boost growth by partnering with ghost kitchens
Sep 10, 2021
The grocery chain is teaming up with "restaurants" that only do delivery and take-out.
For public good, not for profit.
Kroger ventures into prepared food delivery
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Jack Stewart
Dec 5, 2019
The supermarket chain hopes to expand its customer base.
Communities are creating their own solutions to food deserts
May 21, 2018
Kroger say it’s closing about 40 stores nationwide. Many are in neighborhoods the U.S. Department of Agriculture already calls food deserts. That’s a place where food is hard to get, either because it’s too far away or it’s not affordable. Kroger says the closed stores weren’t making money. As communities that used to depend on […]
Kroger tries to push more consumers to 'cage-free'
Sep 9, 2016
The company announced a new line of 'more affordable' eggs ahead of its earnings.