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Kroger’s (KR) $25 billion merger with Albertsons (ACI) is in limbo as federal regulators and states push to block the deal over concerns of higher prices and reduced competition. As the legal battle heats up, the company is fighting to prove the merger’s benefits for shoppers. In this article, we’ll…

The supermarkets argue mega-stores like Costco, Amazon and Walmart are their real competitors

The parent company of the Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain is turning down a takeover offer from Alimentation Couche-Tard of Canada

Japanese group says Couche-Tard plan undervalues firm, but leaves door open to higher offer

The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Friday it had rejected a takeover bid from Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, saying the proposal "grossly undervalues" the company.

Selling a key economic component at a so-so price always felt bizarre, but with transformative cost savings on the horizon it would be pathetic

Verizon's purchase of Frontier will significantly expand its fiber footprint across the United States. Here's what you need to know.

The need to keep the buyout arithmetic on track has been a drag on performance, and neither deal was aimed at growth

The proposed Alaska Air- Hawaiian Holdings merger cleared a regulatory hurdle after the DOJ's investigation period expired. Here's what happens next.