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Mergers & Acquisitions
FTC: Kroger, Albertsons merger could mean higher prices in over 1,400 communitiesFTC: Kroger, Albertsons merger could mean higher prices in over 1,400 communities

Federal regulators argue that the combined grocer chains could create local monopolies in hundreds of communities

byTimothy Inklebarger
Oct 3, 2024
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7 Min Read
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Legislation & Regulatory News
What you think about: The Kroger, Albertsons federal trialWhat you think about: The Kroger, Albertsons federal trial
bySupermarket News Staff
Oct 2, 2024
2 Min Read
Kroger and Albertsons storefronts
Mergers & Acquisitions
Colorado AG: C&S will sell off divested stores if Kroger acquires AlbertsonsColorado AG: C&S will sell off divested stores if Kroger acquires Albertsons
byTimothy Inklebarger
Oct 1, 2024
2 Min Read
The Colorado AG’s lawsuit additionally accuses the two grocers of violating Colorado antitrust law.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Colorado case against Kroger, Albertsons merger beginsColorado case against Kroger, Albertsons merger begins
byTimothy Inklebarger
Sep 30, 2024
3 Min Read
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger’s 1st-ever ‘customer appreciation’ sale kicks off as merger cases enter fifth weekKroger’s 1st-ever ‘customer appreciation’ sale kicks off as merger cases enter fifth week
byTimothy Inklebarger
Sep 27, 2024
2 Min Read
The lawsuit brought by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson continues this week
Mergers & Acquisitions
Washington state court challenge in Kroger, Albertsons merger continuesWashington state court challenge in Kroger, Albertsons merger continues
byTimothy Inklebarger
Sep 24, 2024
4 Min Read
Mergers & Acquisitions
Analysts: FTC should win Kroger, Albertsons merger case
Analysts: FTC should win Kroger, Albertsons merger case
Sep 20, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBill Wilson
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger, Albertsons Washington trial: Day one
Kroger, Albertsons Washington trial: Day one
Sep 18, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBill Wilson
Mergers & Acquisitions
Oregon judge does not give timeline on decision in Kroger, Albertsons case
Oregon judge does not give timeline on decision in Kroger, Albertsons case
Sep 18, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBill Wilson
Mergers & Acquisitions
FTC lawyers want judge to block Kroger, Albertsons merger
FTC lawyers want judge to block Kroger, Albertsons merger
Sep 17, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBill Wilson
Legislation & Regulatory News
5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons merger trial takes center stage
5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons merger trial takes center stage
Sep 16, 2024
byBill Wilson
Mergers & Acquisitions
Washington state trial to stop Kroger, Albertsons merger begins
Washington state trial to stop Kroger, Albertsons merger begins
Sep 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBill Wilson
Mergers & Acquisitions
Albertsons exec: C&S Wholesale Grocers will be ready to compete with Kroger, Albertsons
Albertsons exec: C&S Wholesale Grocers will be ready to compete with Kroger, Albertsons
Sep 9, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBill Wilson
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen says grocery price hikes are driven by rising business costs.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger CEO: Fuel, credit card fees, other expenses have raised grocery costs, not gouging
Kroger CEO: Fuel, credit card fees, other expenses have raised grocery costs, not gouging
Sep 6, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
Albertsons CEO Vivek Sankaran and Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger and Albertsons CEOs testify in antitrust case
Kroger and Albertsons CEOs testify in antitrust case
Sep 4, 2024
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4 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
The hearing is expected to take place over the next several weeks and feature dozens of witnesses.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger, Albertsons get their day in court
Kroger, Albertsons get their day in court
Aug 26, 2024
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6 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Alimentation Couche-Tard plans to maintain GetGo’s food-first approach
Alimentation Couche-Tard plans to maintain GetGo’s food-first approach
Aug 19, 2024
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2 Min Read
byDiane Adam
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Alimentation Couche-Tard to acquire GetGo Café + Market from Giant Eagle
Alimentation Couche-Tard to acquire GetGo Café + Market from Giant Eagle
Aug 19, 2024
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2 Min Read
byGreg Lindenberg
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Mergers & Acquisitions
The Aldi store conversion begins as Winn-Dixie closes in Florida
The Aldi store conversion begins as Winn-Dixie closes in Florida
Aug 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger, Albertsons have spent $864M, so far, on acquisition effort
Kroger, Albertsons have spent $864M, so far, on acquisition effort
Jul 31, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons merger hits a snag
5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons merger hits a snag
Jul 29, 2024
byBill Wilson
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HCMC acquires GreenAcres Market
HCMC acquires GreenAcres Market
Jul 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger, Albertsons $24.6B merger temporarily blocked by Colorado judge
Kroger, Albertsons $24.6B merger temporarily blocked by Colorado judge
Jul 25, 2024
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4 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Mergers & Acquisitions
What impact would the Kroger, Albertsons merger have on gas stations?
What impact would the Kroger, Albertsons merger have on gas stations?
Jul 24, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons make key moves for merger
5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons make key moves for merger
Jul 15, 2024
byBill Wilson
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Mergers & Acquisitions
INTERACTIVE MAP: Kroger, Albertsons divestiture map reveals clusters of stores
INTERACTIVE MAP: Kroger, Albertsons divestiture map reveals clusters of stores
Jul 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Albertsons COO to lead C&S retail if Kroger merger deal approved
Albertsons COO to lead C&S retail if Kroger merger deal approved
Jul 9, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Albertsons execs to receive millions if Kroger merger approved
Albertsons execs to receive millions if Kroger merger approved
Jun 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Is UNFI looking to sell?
Is UNFI looking to sell?
Jun 17, 2024
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4 Min Read
byBill Wilson
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US Foods to sell Chef’Store
US Foods to sell Chef’Store
Jun 5, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Washington state lawyers up on Kroger, Albertsons merger
Washington state lawyers up on Kroger, Albertsons merger
Jun 5, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Dollar Tree acquires leasing rights of a group of 99 Cents Only Stores
Dollar Tree acquires leasing rights of a group of 99 Cents Only Stores
May 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Grocery Outlet Holding completes acquisition of United Grocery Outlet
Grocery Outlet Holding completes acquisition of United Grocery Outlet
Apr 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Wynshop buys personalization tech company Halla
Wynshop buys personalization tech company Halla
Mar 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Wynshop buys personalized ad company Halla 2024-03-11 (1)
Wynshop buys personalized ad company Halla
Mar 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger

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