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Grocery's biggest merger stuck in limbo

The merger of two of the country's biggest supermarkets now faces both state and federal legal hurdles

Salon

Kroger and Albertsons reveal list of grocery stores at risk of sale under merger

In addition to the stores, the companies have also offered to sell six distribution centers and a dairy plant in Colorado

The Independent UK

Biden busts monopolies, Trump just talks

“Antitrust enforcement during the Biden administration has been extremely vigorous," one policy expert told Salon

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Is the Kroger-Albertsons merger back on?

The FTC sued to block the $25 billion merger between two of the country’s largest supermarket chains

Salon

Companies are using inflation to price-gouge Americans – and making it worse

Thanks to near-monopolies in many industries, corporations are seeing record profits as consumers struggle with high prices

The Guardian - US

Labor rights? Whatever. TikTok frenzy over Trader Joe’s mini tote bags

High prices, mega mergers and union busting are just water under the bridge judging from the scramble for a new bag

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FTC Challenge To Kroger-Albertsons Deal Set For August Hearing

FTC challenges Kroger-Albertsons merger over competition concerns. Judge to hear arguments in August.

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Is the Kroger-Albertsons merger sunk?

Ninety percent of companies that fail to block preliminary injunctions abandon their merger plans, experts say

Salon

Young Michigan voters are 'uncommitted' to Biden; U.S. airman dies of self-immolation

Michigan voters critical of Biden's support of Israel call on people to vote "uncommitted" in the state's primary. An Oxford scholar explains the history of self-immolation as political protest.

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FTC Sues To Block Billion Kroger-Albertsons Merger

FTC sues to block billion Kroger-Albertsons merger over consumer concerns. Ongoing dispute underscores FTC's commitment to fair competition.

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip With Inflation Data in Focus

Amazon closed lower on its first day as a Dow Jones stock.

Kiplinger

Unions Applaud FTC Lawsuit Against Kroger-Albertsons Merger

Unions support FTC's lawsuit against Kroger-Albertsons merger to protect competition, workers, and consumers in the grocery industry.

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US Regulator Sues To Block $24.6 Bn Kroger Supermarket Deal

US antitrust officials filed a lawsuit Monday to block Kroger's proposed $24.6 billion takeover of Albertsons on Monday, saying the supermarket acquisition would harm consumers.

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The Guardian - US

Largest-ever US supermarket merger faces block over fears of price hikes

FTC argues Kroger’s $24.6bn takeover of Albertsons would narrow consumer choice and weaken quality of products

WEKU

FTC and 9 states sue to block Kroger-Albertsons supermarket merger

The Federal Trade Commission and 9 states want to stop the deal that would combine the country's two largest grocery store chains. The companies say they have to merge to compete with Walmart.

Salon

Why the Kroger-Albertsons merger stalled

"Kroger and ACI have decided that collusion is more profitable than competition,” said Colorado's attorney general

Salon

Kroger-Albertsons merger date delayed

Attorney General Bob Ferguson sued to block the megamerger, alleging that it would be more harmful than beneficial

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Warning of higher grocery prices, Washington AG sues to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger

"Shoppers will have fewer choices and less competition, and, without a competitive marketplace, they will pay higher prices at the grocery store," Washington state attorney general Bob Ferguson said.

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Will the feds block a grocery megamerger? Kroger and Albertsons will soon find out

America's two largest supermarket chains have struck a $25 billion deal to combine. Now the FTC is about to decide whether it will block or allow it, and under what conditions.

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Christmas Shopping Frenzy: What Stores Are Open on Christmas?

'Tis the season to check which stores are open on Christmas! From Walmart to Starbucks, find out if your favorite retailers are spreading holiday cheer or ...

The Independent UK

What stores are open and closed on Christmas Day in 2023? Hours for Walmart, Kroger, CVS and more

With Christmas right around the corner, you might want to check the list of what stores are open (and closed) twice

The Independent UK

What stores are open and closed on Christmas Eve? See hours for Walmart, CVS, Costco and more

Christmas Eve is almost here

Fortune

Competition cop Lina Khan’s antitrust overreach is hurting U.S. competitiveness–and destroying billions of dollars in value

Antitrust overreach is hurting America's global competitiveness, with the FTC calculating industry concentration on a purely domestic basis.

Reason

FTC Fights Grocery Store Merger That May Bring Down Prices

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