After Federal, State Judges Reject Merger, Albertsons Takes Legal Aim At Kroger
The aftermath of the legal decisions on the Kroger-Albertsons deal isn't pretty.
- Is the clock ticking on Sankaran’s tenure atop Albertsons?
- Mark Tarzwell really retires.
- Will Philly Whole Foods become the chain’s first unionized store?
Nearly A Month Later, Trade Still Awaiting Kroger-Albertsons Verdict
A verdict in the federal case in Portland, OR is expected to…
Gloves Come Off As Kroger, Albertsons Hearing Starts In Portland, OR
Much like it’s been from the beginning nearly two years ago, the…
- The gloves come off as Kroger/Albertsons face FTC in merger hearing
- Fickle finger of fate taps shoulder of Starbucks’ Narasimahan who’s replaced by Brian Niccol
- No surprise that Walmart grabbed 37% of online grocery sales in Q2 of 2024
- Costco keeps hitting it out of the park, posting net sales in July of $19.26 billion, a 7.1% jump
While Kroger, Albertsons Ready For Court Date, Negotiating With FTC Continues
Among recent developments in the industry covered are the demise of Amazon's…
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Kroger and Albertsons will face the Federal Trade Commission in District Court on August 26 in Portland, OR.
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The companies are defending divestiture plans that could shift up to 650 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers.
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Elsewhere, Walgreens and Rite Aid struggle financially, online grocery sales decline amid private label gains, and major firms from Unilever to Visa and Mastercard navigate restructuring and legal settlements
Playing Against Khan Is A Rigged Game; Kroger, Albertsons Seek New Venue To Continue Battle
An analysis of the recent decision, as well as Ahold Delhaize news…
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The Federal Trade Commission, led by Chair Lina Khan, formally blocked the proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons.
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Labor groups including the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union argued the ruling ultimately strengthens rivals like Walmart, Amazon and Costco.
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Separately, Ahold Delhaize reported mixed Q4 results, while selling its two U.S. meat plants to Cargill and expanding delivery partnerships with DoorDash.