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Kroger, Albertsons CEOs Defend Grocery Merger at Senate Hearing: Senators raise concerns on inflation, job impacts; executives say competition will continue
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U.S. lawmakers skeptical Kroger-Albertsons merger will mean lower prices: U.S. senators from both parties expressed skepticism Tuesday that a proposed merger ...
columbian.com/news/2022/nov/29/u-s-lawmakers-skeptical-kroger-albertsons-merger-will-mean-lower-prices/
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs defend grocery tie-up, say deal won't hurt competition: Leaders of the two companies faced questions about how the deal could shake up ...
cnbc.com/2022/11/29/kroger-and-albertsons-executives-defend-proposed-merger-at-hearing.html
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Kroger, Albertsons CEOs Defend Grocery Merger at Senate Hearing: Senators raise concerns on inflation, job impacts; executives say competition will continue
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U.S. lawmakers skeptical Kroger-Albertsons merger will mean lower prices: U.S. senators from both parties expressed skepticism Tuesday that a proposed merger ...
columbian.com/news/2022/nov/29/u-s-lawmakers-skeptical-kroger-albertsons-merger-will-mean-lower-prices/
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs defend grocery tie-up, say deal won't hurt competition: Leaders of the two companies faced questions about how the deal could shake up ...
cnbc.com/2022/11/29/kroger-and-albertsons-executives-defend-proposed-merger-at-hearing.html
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs Defend $25B Merger Before Senate: Here's everything you need to know and what the largest-ever grocery merger might mean for prices.
cnet.com/news/kroger-albertsons-merger-before-senate/
CEOs of Jewel, Mariano’s parent companies defend proposed megamerger before Senate lawmakers
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Colorado's bid to halt Kroger-Albertsons merger set for August hearing: A Denver state judge said on Monday that he will hear arguments beginning on Aug ...
reuters.com/legal/colorados-bid-halt-kroger-albertsons-merger-set-august-hearing-2024-03-25/
Supermarkets supersized their profits during the pandemic: Operating incomes at major grocery chains grew in 2021 — and are still climbing
qz.com/supermarket-prices-grocery-food-inflation-pandemic-1851369826
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Albertsons joins Kroger in adding a huge benefit for customers
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A Kroger-Albertsons merger means lower prices and more jobs. Let it happen.: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes says she's just responding to consumer concerns ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/03/26/kroger-albertsons-merger-jobs-prices/73068941007/
A $20 Billion Deal Depends on Whether You Think Walmart Is a Supermarket: Antitrust authorities say Kroger’s planned Albertsons takeover will leave fewer ...
wsj.com/business/retail/walmart-supermarket-kroger-albertson-merger-68e2478e
Kroger to sell specialty pharmacy business to Elevance Health's CarelonRx: Grocer Kroger said on Monday it had entered a definitive agreement for the sale of its ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/kroger-sell-specialty-pharmacy-business-elevance-healths-carelonrx-2024-03-18/
The numbers show Walmart is America's grocery king: Walmart is the biggest grocery retailer in the US by a long shot. Americans spent $264 billion on Walmart ...
businessinsider.com/walmart-grocery-sales-us-compared-kroger-albertsons-2024-3
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US judge to hear FTC challenge to Kroger-Albertsons deal in August: U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson on Monday set Aug. 26 as the start of a hearing on the ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/us-judge-hear-ftc-challenge-kroger-albertsons-deal-aug-26-2024-03-11/
Did grocery chains take advantage of COVID shortages to raise prices? FTC says yes
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/03/21/ftc-report-grocery-chains-gouge/73059901007/
Nordstrom stock surged 10% because the retailer might go private: Nordstrom's push to go private, which follows a failed one in 2018, comes as consumers remain ...
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Kroger is shutting down its delivery service in San Antonio: Kroger opened a delivery facility in mid-2022 in San Antonio as part of an effort to build its base ...
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Fisher-Price recalls Little People 'Mickey and Friends' figures over safety concern
dispatch.com/story/news/2024/03/22/fisher-price-recall-little-people-figures-toys-choking-hazard-refund/73066954007/
H-E-B is ready to open in Alliance and to start building Prosper: H-E-B’s newest store is right across from a busy Kroger Marketplace. Mansfield’s H-E-B opening ...
dallasnews.com/business/retail/2024/03/22/h-e-b-is-ready-to-open-in-alliance-and-to-start-construction-in-prosper/
'Do we have to say that we won’t close stores?' Firm buying stores questions Kroger pledge
cincinnati.com/story/money/2024/03/25/kroger-defends-albertsons-merger-raps-ftc/73023163007/
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Walmart to open a milk processing plant and create 400 jobs south of Waco: It’s common for traditional grocers such as Kroger, Albertsons and H-E-B to have their ...
dallasnews.com/business/retail/2024/03/07/walmart-to-open-a-milk-processing-plant-and-create-400-jobs-south-of-waco/
Kroger to end South Florida home delivery service: The national grocery giant faced an uphill battle in its effort to secure a piece of South Florida's ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/kroger-suspends-home-delivery-to-south-florida/
This $2.99 Kroger Freezer Find Is My Favorite Weeknight Dinner Shortcut: This frozen product makes dinner prep so much easier, and I use it everywhere from stir ...
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Subway is selling sauces at Walmart and Kroger: The sandwich chain will be introducing three of its most popular sauces to grocery stores nationwide ...
qz.com/subway-sauces-walmart-kroger-1851361784
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Kris Mayes should hold Kroger and Albertsons accountable, not block their merger: Opinion: Attorney General Kris Mayes says she's just responding to consumer ...
azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2024/03/21/kroger-albertsons-merger-arizona-jobs-prices/73048012007/
Kroger/Albertson merger would be a blow to consumers. Or would it?: The feds are aggressively trying to halt business mergers that regulators say are harmful to ...
dallasnews.com/news/watchdog/2024/03/20/proposed-krogeralbertsons-merger-biggest-in-supermarket-history-will-it-hurt-consumers/
Kroger grocery store, nearly 100 new homes proposed for 146th Street in Noblesville
indystar.com/story/news/local/hamilton-county/noblesville/2024/03/20/new-noblesville-kroger-howe-road-124th-street-star-brick-village/73032258007/
This $6.99 Kroger Bakery Find Blew My Mind: This $6.99 bakery item, available at Kroger stores including Ralph’s Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, and more ...
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The legal lines in the Kroger-Albertsons merger are drawn: What is in dispute?: Kroger and Albertsons have filed legal briefs countering the claims made against ...
azcentral.com/story/money/business/2024/03/13/what-are-the-legal-disputes-in-the-25b-kroger-albertsons-merger/72944916007/
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'Love letter to Derby:' Oldham County woman wins Derby Burger Challenge with 'P.L.T. Burger'
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Report: Judge sets hearing date for FTC case against Kroger merger with Albertsons
cincinnati.com/story/money/business/2024/03/12/kroger-albertsons-merger-update-preliminary-injunction-hearing-date-set-ftc/72939639007/
US retail giant: Kroger aims for higher growth in 2024: The US supermarket operator Kroger achieved its self-imposed sales target in the 2023 financial year and ...
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The best columns and letters you might have missed this week | Opinion: A look at some of the most-read op-eds and letters to the editor this week.
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FTC sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons: The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger ...
apnews.com/article/kroger-albertsons-antitrust-grocery-merger-competition-71b47dc86ec7449f29b2b488c1d3f9de
Kroger’s Earnings Are Coming. Merger Troubles Loom Large.: Regulators sued to block Kroger’s merger with Albertson, citing concerns about reduced competition.
barrons.com/articles/krogers-earnings-are-coming-merger-troubles-loom-9b9bebd6
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These Stocks Are Moving the Most Today: NYCB, Tesla, Rivian, Victoria’s Secret, Rush Street, Kroger, Broadcom, and More
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Kroger notches $2.2B profit as sales slow in 2023: Just as grocers and food companies face tougher federal scrutiny, Kroger posted flat profits and sales figures ...
cincinnati.com/story/money/2024/03/07/krogers-earned-2-2b-profit-despite-slowing-sales-in-2023/72868379007/
Kroger (KR) Stock Jumps on US Consumer Outlook: Kroger Co. shares rose after the grocer’s full-year profit outlook beat analyst expectations ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-07/kroger-rises-on-forecast-as-customer-visits-increase
FTC Sues to Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger Over Higher Price Concerns: The deal would lead to higher food prices for consumers as well as lower wages for workers ...
barrons.com/articles/kroger-albertsons-ftc-sues-merger-e58edc87
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Grocers are trying to get orders to your door faster than ever — here's why: Walmart, Target and Kroger are trying to stand out on grocery convenience ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/07/walmart-target-and-kroger-compete-on-grocery-delivery.html
What would a Kroger-Albertsons merger mean for grocery shoppers? Here's what the U.S. government thinks
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Back off, FTC, and realize what Kroger's actual competition is | Opinion: Businesses like Alberton’s are competing against fast food, take out and casual dining.
cincinnati.com/story/opinion/2024/03/03/back-off-ftc-and-realize-what-krogers-actual-competition-is-opinion/72808441007/
FTC, states could sue over Kroger-Albertsons $24.6 bln deal next week, Bloomberg reports
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Capital One Announces $35B Merger with Discovery; Colorado Sues over Kroger-Albertsons Merger
democracynow.org/2024/2/20/headlines/capital_one_announces_35_merger_with_discovery_colorado_sues_over_kroger_albertsons_merger
Quick Glance: Acquisition Plans: Capital One and Discover Financial
- Capital One plans to acquire Discover Financial, a US credit card company
- Capital One is valued at $52.2 billion and the fourth largest player in the US credit card market
- Discover was the 27th largest US bank by assets, while Capital One was the ninth largest
- Increased regulatory focus on credit card fees, potential merger in this context
Kroger-Albertsons merger, largest supermarket merger in history, rests in hands of Oregon judge
oregonlive.com/business/2024/03/kroger-albertsons-merger-largest-supermarket-merger-in-history-rests-in-hands-of-oregon-judge.html
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What Walmart may gain from FTC's Kroger-Albertsons lawsuit: The Federal Trade Commission's bid to block grocer Kroger's $25 billion acquisition of Albertsons ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/what-walmart-may-gain-ftcs-kroger-albertsons-lawsuit-2024-02-28/
Shopper strangles woman at Kroger pharmacy because he thought she cut line, IN cops say
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article285569487.html
UFCW Local 555 endorses merger between Kroger and Albertsons: The labor union believes a merger between the supermarket giants with the divested stores going to ...
oregonlive.com/business/2024/02/ufcw-local-555-endorses-merger-between-kroger-and-albertsons.html
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Kroger-Albertson’s would-be merger: ‘Do we have to say that we won’t close stores?’
seattletimes.com/business/inside-kroger-albertsons-would-be-merger-do-we-have-to-say-that-we-wont-close-stores/
4 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy After Berkshire Hathaway’s Latest 13F Filing: Plus, the stocks Berkshire bought and sold last quarter.
morningstar.com/stocks/4-warren-buffett-stocks-buy-after-berkshire-hathaways-latest-13f-filing
Kroger CFO Departs During Uncertainty on Albertsons Merger: Kroger Co. said Monday its chief financial officer is leaving to go to another company as the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-05/kroger-cfo-departs-amid-uncertainty-on-albertsons-merger
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Target, Kroger and Aldi Have Made Big Food Nervous: Which brand of potato chip or coffee is making it into your cart this week? The answer is making name brand ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-27/target-kroger-and-aldi-have-made-big-food-nervous
Colorado sues to stop $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger: Colorado’s attorney general filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to block Kroger's proposed $25 ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/colorado-sues-stop-25-billion-kroger-albertsons-merger-2024-02-14/
Kroger ends unpopular checkout policy after customer pushback: The retailer has faced the same problems as Walmart, Dollar General, and Target but tried to solve ...
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Capital One Announces $35B Merger with Discovery; Colorado Sues over Kroger-Albertsons Merger
democracynow.org/2024/2/20/headlines/capital_one_announces_35_merger_with_discovery_colorado_sues_over_kroger_albertsons_merger
Here’s why Maryland is fighting a merger between Kroger and Albertson’s | GUEST COMMENTARY
baltimoresun.com/2024/03/08/heres-why-maryland-is-fighting-a-merger-between-kroger-and-albertsons-guest-commentary/
Kroger, Albertsons keep up drumbeat for merger as opponents push back: Nearly 16 months after announcing a $24.6 billion merger, grocery chains Kroger and ...
denverpost.com/2024/02/07/kroger-albertsons-merger-unions-decision-delay/
Kroger CFO Departs During Uncertainty on Albertsons Merger: Kroger Co. said Monday its chief financial officer is leaving to go to another company as the ...
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Kroger’s all self-checkout Dallas store gets back some cashier lanes: The decision was led by ‘customer feedback,’ Kroger said. The experiment lasted three years ...
dallasnews.com/business/retail/2024/01/31/krogers-all-self-checkout-dallas-store-brings-back-cashiers/
Kroger, Albertsons Allegedly Colluded Against Grocery Workers' Union: The two companies struck a "no-poaching" deal to weaken workers' leverage during a strike ...
huffpost.com/entry/kroger-albertsons-strike-collusion-union_n_65cfcdb4e4b043f1c0ab2c2b
Bonton Farms and Kroger to get groceries to Dallas food deserts: Bonton’s Grocery Connect starts Tuesday at the ICDC building at 4907 Spring Ave ...
dallasnews.com/business/retail/2024/01/30/kroger-to-power-bonton-farms-new-online-service-to-southern-dallas-food-deserts/
Kroger: Controversial Albertsons merger means lower prices and better stores: Kroger repeated its suggestion that its controversial merger with Albertsons will ...
azcentral.com/story/money/business/2024/02/14/kroger-albertsons-merger-means-lower-prices-and-better-stores/72583319007/
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How Much More Expensive Is Food Now, Really?: This week, the FTC blocked the merger of Albertsons and Kroger, ostensibly on the grounds that it would spike the ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/how-much-more-expensive-is-food-now-really.html
Graeter's, Braxton Brewing release lemon pie ice cream and beer for Spring 2024 🍋🥧
cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/03/01/graeters-braxton-brewing-release-new-lemon-pie-ice-cream-and-beer/72801864007/
Kentucky sues Kroger for 'fueling deadly opioid crisis': The lawsuit claims Kroger "flooded" Kentucky with opioid pills that caused addiction and death.
scrippsnews.com/stories/kentucky-sues-kroger-for-fueling-deadly-opioid-crisis/
Kroger rolls out sports betting kiosks at 14 nearby stores. Here's where: Kroger shoppers can now bet on sports at in-store kiosks. Here's how they work.
cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/02/07/kroger-sports-betting-kiosks-cincinnati/72506599007/
GUEST COLUMN: Free-market forces in Kroger-Albertsons merger could bring benefits
gazette.com/opinion/guest-column-free-market-forces-in-kroger-albertsons-merger-could-bring-benefits/article_28f0cbf0-d0c8-11ee-87c6-137e08ef9d6d.html
What are Ohio’s top Super Bowl snacks? Chips, sodas top Kroger’s top seller list: Kroger’s Columbus division released a list Tuesday of the top-purchased snacks ...
dispatch.com/story/news/state/2024/02/08/ohios-top-super-bowl-snacks-chips-sodas-top-kroger-bestseller-list/72492683007/
Quick Glance: NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs Continue Dominance
- Kansas City Chiefs have definitively answered questions about their dominance as the newest NFL dynasty.
- San Francisco 49ers will return almost intact in 2024 with an easier path to Super Bowl than Chiefs.
- Buffalo narrowly missed overtime against Kansas City in the playoffs.
- Detroit Lions were undoubtedly the franchise's best team of the Super Bowl era, but could be surpassed in 2024.
Food 4 Less grocery workers rally ahead of contract expiration: UFCW Local 770 President Kathy Finn said employees are frustrated by the wage disparities between ...
sgvtribune.com/2024/03/07/food-4-less-grocery-workers-rally-ahead-of-contract-expiration/
Two suspects charged with placing skimmers on ATMs at Kroger stores across Lexington
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Target's Next Move Might Be Membership — Here's How the Retailer Is Reportedly Trying to Compete with Costco, Amazon, and Walmart+
entrepreneur.com/business-news/report-target-eyes-paid-membership-program-by-end-of-2024/469476
The Key to Unlocking Enhanced Data Insights: By combining the strengths of customer data platforms and data clean rooms, businesses can unlock a wealth of ...
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Kroger: Still A High-Quality Business, Irrespective Of The Merger Issues: Kroger's recent earnings add optimism, but the developments around the merger with ...
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Shoppers love WA’s move to block Kroger-Albertsons merger, but legal experts are puzzled
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/21/shoppers-love-was-move-to-block-kroger-albertsons-merger-but-legal-experts-are-puzzled/
Washington state sues to block proposed Kroger and Albertsons merger: Washington state has sued to block the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons ...
apnews.com/article/kroger-albertsons-merger-washington-lawsuit-35681b212a416d19d24d1a3a8126f4ca
Quick Glance: Washington State Takes Legal Action Against Kroger and Albertsons Merger
- Washington's Attorney General filed a lawsuit to halt the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons.
- Kroger and Albertsons dominate over half of the state's grocery sales.
- The lawsuit received support from United Food & Commercial Workers, Local 3000.
- Kroger and Albertsons reached an agreement to merge in 2022.
A rare death penalty case in Northern Kentucky: Today's top stories | Daily Briefing
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Kroger-Albertsons merger: What happens now that the feds have moved to block it?: What happens now that the Federal Trade Commission has taken legal action to ...
cincinnati.com/story/money/2024/03/03/whats-next-in-ftc-fight-with-kroger-albertsons-merger/72749031007/
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Kroger's 12,000 associates at 108 stores in the Houston area are considering whether they want to authorize their union to call a strike. Show more
Gelson’s closing its Laguna Beach grocery store: The Encino chain said the store is unprofitable, citing a limited population and a tough California economy.
ocregister.com/2024/03/01/gelsons-closing-its-laguna-beach-grocery-store/
Charlottesville pharmacies to pay $1.3M settlement over claims they filled bogus prescriptions
dailyprogress.com/news/local/crime-courts/charlottesville-pharmacies-to-pay-1-3m-settlement-over-claims-they-filled-bogus-prescriptions/article_cbc9070a-d4fd-11ee-b3b4-6f38ef7adeca.html
Kroger, Albertsons need more time to close on $25 billion proposed merger: Grocers Kroger (KR.N) and Albertsons (ACI.N) said on Monday that they plan close the ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/kroger-albertsons-need-more-time-close-25-billion-proposed-merger-2024-01-15/
Union urges Kroger's Houston workers to approve new contract: Houston-area Kroger employees this week are voting on a tentative contract agreement that the union ...
houstonchronicle.com/business/article/houston-kroger-workers-voting-on-contract-18691389.php
Walmart makes a key cut in battle with Amazon, Costco, and Target: The retail giant has found a new way to better compete with Amazon, Target, and Kroger.
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article285996666.html
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This $13.84 Walmart Freezer Meal Feeds My Whole Family—It's Our Favorite: It’s hard finding frozen entrées that my whole family will eat. This family-sized ...
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Dunkin' Donuts spiked coffee and tea hit shelves in San Antonio: H-E-B and Buc-ee's are among the stores stocking the boozy iced coffees and teas.
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