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Even With Release Of Store List, Albertsons Kroger, C&S Have Lots More Work To Do

“Today’s announcement changes nothing. The merger is not a done deal, far…

  • With the release of the 579 individual stores revealed, Kroger, Albertsons & C&S have lots more heavy lifting to do.
  • Walmart attempts to blunt Amazon Prime Day momentum with 50 percent discount for Walmart+ subscribers.
  • Amazon opens its first upgraded Mid-Atlantic Fresh store in Eatontown, NJ in underwhelming rebirth.
  • Costco is raising membership fees for all levels in first increase since 2017.

Kroger, Albertsons Add 166 More Stores To C&S Deal

Updates in the Kroger-Albertsons merger plan, Walmart unveils upgraded private label brand…

  • Kroger and Albertsons sweetened their merger proposal to the Federal Trade Commission, though approval remains uncertain ahead of the August 26 court hearing.

  • Walmart launched a new premium private label, “bettergoods,” while leadership changes unfold at Walmart and strong quarterly gains at Amazon highlight continued retail divergence.

  • Regionally, Ahold Delhaize reported stable results but paused operations at its new Mountville, PA frozen facility amid integration issues.

MD Ups Minimum Wage To $15/Hr. Impacting 163,000 Employees

In addition to Maryland, 21 other states have raised their lowest pay…

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