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Failure of Kroger-Albertsons merger may lead to layoffs, store closures, CEO says
If the merger with Kroger doesn’t go through, the CEO of Albertsons Cos. Inc. said in court Wednesday that his company might have to consider layoffs and leave
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.
Albertsons brand would no longer exist in Colorado after merger with Kroger
As week two of the State of Colorado v. Kroger trial begins Tuesday (Monday is a state holiday), last week’s testimony gave onlookers a peek behind the corporate grocery curtain in Colorado. If the
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.
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.
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 stores sold off by the grocer after they combined.
In court, Albertsons CEO warns that merger failure may force cutbacks by company
If the merger with Kroger doesn’t go through, the CEO of Albertsons Cos. Inc. said in court Wednesday that his company might have to consider layoffs and leave certain markets to remain competitive and financially secure in the long term.
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 ...
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 ...
Why Shrinking Price Differences Between Walmart, Kroger, And Albertsons Matter To Investors
JPMorgan survey shows narrowing price gaps between Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons as retailers adjust strategies to attract ...
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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 ...
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.