Tag: kroger albertsons

The Kroger Co. today issued the following statement: Albertsons' claims are baseless and without merit.

When CEO Rodney McMullen said Kroger would be fine without approval of its merger with Albertsons, I asked “But how does Albertsons feel about that?”  

dataplor, a leading provider of global location intelligence, has revealed critical potential market implications as court rulings approach on the proposed $24.6 billion merger between grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons.

The Times said C&S referred to the banners the company is being offered in the divestiture – Haggen, Mariano’s, QFC, and Carr’s – as Kroger’s “worst.” 

New arguments for and against the Kroger and Albertsons merger are coming to light as the first court case starts in Portland, OR.  

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today urged a federal court to toss an antitrust lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission to block a merger between Kroger and Albertsons.

A Colorado judge issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, according to Bloomberg News.

Pamela calls in from the Organic Produce Summit, where labeling and QR codes were discussed, while Greg's got news of Kroger-Albertsons store divestitures.

The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. released the list of stores they plan to divest if their $25 billion acquisition plan is approved.

Pamela calls in from CPMA in Vancouver, and Greg has news from the Kroger/Albertsons merger. Hear what trends are top of mind for the Canadian produce industry.