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Kroger-Albertsons analysis finds significant market overlaps

- Retail
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.

Reports: C&S cynical about Kroger-Albertsons divestiture choices 

- General News
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.” 

Arguments start in First Kroger-Albertsons vs. FTC trial 

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

Four state attorneys general oppose FTC holdup of Kroger-Albertsons merger

- Retail
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.

Colorado judge halts Kroger-Albertsons merger

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

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 12, 2024

- Analysis
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.

Kroger-Albertsons release store list to be divested

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

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 26, 2024

- Analysis
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.

Kroger, Albertsons update and expand divestiture plan with C&S Wholesale Grocers

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The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. announced that they have amended their definitive agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC for the sale of assets in connection with their proposed merger previously announced on October 14, 2022.

Kroger CEO addresses FTC merger lawsuit after Q4 2023 financial report 

- Retail
Despite a 0.8 percent drop in comparable-store sales, Kroger executives were pleased with the retailer's fourth quarter 2023 financial results which showed year-over-year increases in overall sales, operating profit, and earnings per share.