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In August, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made a motion for a preliminary injunction against the proposed $24.6 billion ...
The FTC said in court even if the broader market definition favored by Kroger were used, the merger would still harm competition in many markets. Most experts believe the deal won’t go through.
Competition, pricing and the fate of Albertsons were key points of contention in the three court battles that unfolded over a nearly two-month period.
Corporate leaders anticipate a flurry of deals once Donald Trump returns to the White House. The grocery industry seems ...
Even if you dial it back to a normal level, that’ll be a change.” The FTC expressed concern that the $25 billion merger of ...
The nation’s largest pure-play grocer endures scrutiny from all sides in its effort to complete the biggest grocery deal in ...
This story was originally published on Grocery Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Grocery Dive newsletter. While closing arguments have wrapped up in the three ...
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congressman Adam Schiff have called on the FTC and the Department of Agriculture to investigate ...
Antitrust law experts have said Kroger and Albertsons ... could jeopardize stores and jobs. The FTC filed two legal actions when it decided to fight the merger. The proceeding in Oregon was ...
Kroger and Albertsons proposed what would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history in 2022. The FTC alleged the merger would eliminate competition and lead to higher food prices for ...
Will the Kroger-Albertsons deal go through? Many experts say no The FTC has argued in its efforts to halt the merger that it will reduce competition and result in higher prices for consumers.