Kroger, Albertsons
Opinion
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
Grocery definitions to play key role in Kroger-Albertsons merger case
A ruling in the Kroger-Albertsons merger case will hinge on how Judge for Oregon Adrienne Nelson interprets a 1980s-era definition of the grocery industry.
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.
A ‘difficult business’: What the stock market says about the Albertsons-Kroger merger
The stock price may show what investors think about the merger’s prospects. A Boise analyst says the price signals more than that.
Wyoming awaits Albertsons-Kroger grocery merger ruling
CASPER — A proposed merger that could have a major impact on Wyoming’s grocery landscape is headed to court.
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’
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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'Kroger needs to run the table': Grocer faces third legal challenge to Albertsons merger
He said a court order could reach outside the “state’s borders.” Similarly, Ferguson told The Enquirer last week that ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen takes the stand in Washington antitrust trial for Albertsons deal
McMullen said Walmart is Kroger’s No. 1 competitor. Costco is No. 2, with "unrelenting" growth. "Every single year they've ...
Albertsons agrees to pay $3.9 million over fraudulent charging practices
Grocery store giant Albertsons, which also operates under Safeway and Vons in California, agreed to pay $3.9 million in fines ...
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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 ...
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Albertsons to pay $3.9 million for overcharging customers
Grocery titan Albertsons has been painting a rosy picture of how much money consumers will save if its proposed merger with ...