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Kroger and Albertsons storefronts
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger and Albertsons: Traditional grocers will continue ‘downward slide’ without mergerKroger and Albertsons: Traditional grocers will continue ‘downward slide’ without merger
byTimothy Inklebarger
Oct 4, 2024
7 Min Read
FTC building in Washington, D.C.
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
byTimothy Inklebarger
Oct 3, 2024
7 Min Read
Kroger and Albertsons storefronts
Mergers & Acquisitions
Colorado AG: C&S will sell off divested stores if Kroger acquires Albertsons
Colorado AG: C&S will sell off divested stores if Kroger acquires Albertsons
Oct 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
The Colorado AG’s lawsuit additionally accuses the two grocers of violating Colorado antitrust law.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Colorado case against Kroger, Albertsons merger begins
Colorado case against Kroger, Albertsons merger begins
Sep 30, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
Kroger and Albertsons logos
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger’s 1st-ever ‘customer appreciation’ sale kicks off as merger cases enter fifth week
Kroger’s 1st-ever ‘customer appreciation’ sale kicks off as merger cases enter fifth week
Sep 27, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
Kroger introduced its in-store medical center concept, known as The Little Clinic, in 2003 and has grown the clinics to 225 locations.
Grocery Pharmacy & Health Care
Health care clinics are helping to drive foot traffic and loyalty
Health care clinics are helping to drive foot traffic and loyalty
Sep 13, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
Kroger reported earnings 93 cents per share on $33.91 billion in revenue for the quarter.
Finance
Kroger: Shrink is down in Q2 as grocer prepares for Albertsons merger
Kroger: Shrink is down in Q2 as grocer prepares for Albertsons merger
Sep 12, 2024
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6 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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
Federal regulators scrutinized the proposed merger in court on Wednesday when CEOs took the stand.
Legislation & Regulatory News
FTC grills Kroger, Albertsons CEOs on merger deal
FTC grills Kroger, Albertsons CEOs on merger deal
Sep 5, 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
Industry experts question whether price increases on staples constitutes price gouging.
Legislation & Regulatory News
Did Kroger gouge consumers on the price of eggs and milk?
Did Kroger gouge consumers on the price of eggs and milk?
Aug 30, 2024
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3 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
From top left: Kroger and Albertsons logos; Aldi storefront; Giant storefront; GetGo storefront
Company News
SN Top 10: Aldi, Kroger, Albertsons top the week’s headlines
SN Top 10: Aldi, Kroger, Albertsons top the week’s headlines
Aug 26, 2024
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10 Slides
bySupermarket News Staff
Shopping cart in a grocery store
Legislation & Regulatory News
National Grocers Association: Price manipulation is the problem, not price gouging
National Grocers Association: Price manipulation is the problem, not price gouging
Aug 23, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
Kroger and Albertsons logos
Legislation & Regulatory News
FTC accuses Albertsons executives of destroying evidence
FTC accuses Albertsons executives of destroying evidence
Aug 23, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
Haggen store-2014 Albertsons Safeway divestiture deal announcement_from Haggen Inc
Independents / Regional Grocers
Antitrust remedies juxtaposed: Haggen and C&S
Antitrust remedies juxtaposed: Haggen and C&S
Dec 15, 2023
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6 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger GE Appliance recipe partnership-oven touchscreen
Grocery Technology
Kroger, GE Appliances serve up recipes right at the stovetop 2023
Kroger, GE Appliances serve up recipes right at the stovetop
Dec 13, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman
C&S-Kroger-Albertsons logos-divestiture deal_Albertsons from Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger-Albertsons-C&S divestiture deal called insufficient remedy
Kroger-Albertsons-C&S divestiture deal called insufficient remedy
Dec 13, 2023
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12 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger headquarters
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger’s corporate workers to head back to the office
Kroger’s corporate workers to head back to the office
Dec 12, 2023
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2 Min Read
byHeather Lalley
Murray's Cheese subscription
Fresh Produce
Kroger’s Murray’s Cheese gets into the subscription business
Kroger’s Murray’s Cheese gets into the subscription business
Dec 11, 2023
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2 Min Read
byHeather Lalley
Inflation worries
Finance
Inflation worries softening, but shoppers still looking for deals
Inflation worries softening, but shoppers still looking for deals
Dec 8, 2023
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
Kroger Albertsons merger-store banners-closeup_Shutterstock
Retail Labor
UFCW: Study concludes Kroger-Albertsons merger would sap labor power
UFCW: Study concludes Kroger-Albertsons merger would sap labor power
Dec 7, 2023
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7 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger store banner-updated logo_Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
Disinflation impacts Kroger’s 3rd quarter sales
Disinflation impacts Kroger’s 3rd quarter sales
Nov 30, 2023
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5 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger Albertsons merger-banner icons_from Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
McMullen: Kroger-Albertsons merger on track to close early next year
McMullen: Kroger-Albertsons merger on track to close early next year
Nov 30, 2023
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5 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger-Kitchen United
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger shuts down its Kitchen United food halls
Kroger shuts down its Kitchen United food halls
Nov 28, 2023
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2 Min Read
byHeather Lalley
Kroger Albertsons merger-store signs_Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
Decision time for Kroger-Albertsons merger gets closer
Decision time for Kroger-Albertsons merger gets closer
Nov 21, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman
FTC Chair Lina Khan-Colorado AG Phil Weiser_from UFCW Local 7
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger-Albertsons merger naysayers deliver their message to FTC Chair Lina Khan
Kroger-Albertsons merger naysayers deliver their message to FTC Chair
Nov 3, 2023
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6 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger Health-Telenutrition service
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger Health makes deeper exploration into ‘food as medicine’
Kroger Health makes deeper exploration into ‘food as medicine’
Oct 30, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman
SNAP benefits store sign-supermarket_Shutterstock copy
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger goes companywide with online SNAP EBT acceptance
Kroger goes companywide with online SNAP EBT acceptance
Oct 25, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman
C&S-Kroger-Albertsons logos-divestiture deal_Albertsons from Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger-Albertsons merger divestiture to C&S called 'adequate remedy'
Kroger-Albertsons merger divestiture to C&S called 'adequate remedy'
Oct 18, 2023
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7 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger Albertsons merger-store banners-closeup_Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
Timeline: One year in, Kroger-Albertsons merger remains uncertain
Timeline: One year in, Kroger-Albertsons merger remains uncertain
Oct 13, 2023
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2 Min Read
byRussell Redman
California map-closeup_Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger-Albertsons merger stirs uneasiness in California
Kroger-Albertsons merger stirs uneasiness in California
Oct 13, 2023
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6 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger Mercado private brand-agua fresca
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger caters to Hispanic food shoppers with Mercado brand
Kroger caters to Hispanic food shoppers with Mercado brand
Oct 2, 2023
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5 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger-Kitchen United
Foodservice at Retail
Kitchen United to lean into grocery and catering under new CEO
Kitchen United to lean into grocery and catering under new CEO
Oct 2, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJoe Guszkowski
Kroger Aurora CO-Denver-Ocado CFC opening
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger extends delivery reach in Colorado with new ‘spoke’ site
Kroger extends delivery reach in Colorado with new ‘spoke’ site
Sep 21, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman

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