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McDonald’s and Walmart beef suppliers criticised for ‘reckless’ antibiotics use

Exclusive: Most important antibiotics for human health still used in supply chains of major US food companies, risking spread of superbugs

The Guardian - UK

Warren Buffett’s portfolio: Here are the stocks Berkshire Hathaway is buying or selling

Warren Buffett is arguably the world’s most famous investor, and his investment moves are closely followed. Each quarter, the company he runs, Berkshire Hathaway, discloses its current holdings to shareholders.

Tribune News Service

Consumer groups want grocers to ditch digital-only deals

A coalition of consumer groups is asking grocery chains to rethink their digital-only coupons

The Independent UK

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Major retailers are hiking their store card APRs over 30%; here’s how you can avoid high-interest credit debt

The Kroger supermarket chain is the latest retailer to raise its store card APR. With other retailers following suit, here’s how you can protect your finances.

Fortune

Kroger employees report late paychecks

“I feel like management should forfeit their pay for a few weeks and see how they can pay bills and buy groceries"

Salon

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Food co-ops are a better alternative to corporate grocers

Corporate grocers may not reflect our values in areas like sustainability and labor practices. Food co-ops allow us to own and control grocery options that reflect our values.

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Illinois AG sues to stop Jewel-Osco parent Albertsons from paying $4 billion dividend

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has sued grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, which announced in October they plan to merge, over a nearly $4 billion payment scheduled to go out to Albertsons shareholders in November.

Chicago Tribune

State attorneys general sue to block Albertsons' $4B payout

The attorneys general of California, Illinois and the District of Columbia are suing Albertsons to stop the grocery chain from paying nearly $4 billion to its shareholders

The Independent UK

WA sues to block $4 billion Albertsons dividend ahead of Kroger merger

Washington's top lawyer has asked a court to stop Albertsons from paying investors a $4 billion dividend set to be paid out ahead of the grocery retailer's proposed merger with rival Kroger.

Tribune News Service

Buying This Consumer Staples Stock in Q4 Is a Great Idea

Leading food and drug retailer Albertsons (ACI) recently entered a merger agreement with Kroger (KR), which is expected to add substantial value to the company and its shareholders. The fundamental strength, promising growth prospects, solid dividend record, and the non-cyclical nature of its business make ACI a safe buy this…

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The Best Stock to Buy in the Strongest Sector Right Now

Grocery retailer Kroger (KR) reported solid second-quarter financials and raised its full-year guidance. The company’s consistent performance amid the current macroeconomic headwinds reflects the non-cyclical nature of its sector and the company’s fundamental strength. Moreover, its steady earnings stream allows it to pay increasing dividends to stockholders. Hence, we think…

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Got Extra Cash? Here's 1 Stock to Spend It On

Food and drug retailer Albertsons (ACI) reported stellar second-quarter earnings, and the company has guided solid growth in the upcoming quarters. Moreover, ACI’s merger agreement with Kroger (KR) is expected to see the merged entity control about 20% of the nation’s grocery market. Read on to know more….

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Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger could cause more US food deserts, experts say

Agreement between two of the largest supermarket chains in the US could also make prices increase

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Los Angeles Times

California attorney general demands Albertsons delay $4 billion dividend ahead of possible Kroger merger

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his peers in several other states demanded Wednesday that Albertsons Cos. delay paying a $4-billion dividend to investors until after the company's merger with rival supermarket chain Kroger Co. is reviewed by the Federal Trade Commission.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

A $4 billion payout: In Albertsons' sale, where is the grocery workers' cut?

If the Federal Trade Commission clears grocery giant Albertsons' $20 billion sale to Kroger on schedule next month, the private-equity investors who control this collection of U.S. grocery and drug store chains will have squeezed out profits nine times larger than what they invested since 2006.

Reason

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Retaliatory pepper spray, excessive damages awards, and the power of the purse.

Reason

Texas Pete Hot Sauce the Latest Victim in Exploding Trend of Cynical False Labeling Lawsuits

A handful of law firms are behind a spike in class-action lawsuits claiming consumers are harmed by opaque, half-full macaroni boxes and "all natural" fiber supplements.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Put Kroger and Albertsons merger plan under a Senate microscope

Given the escalating price of groceries and the amount of food insecurity locally and nationally, a Senate subcommittee should move ahead quickly with hearings on the merger plan.

Tribune News Service

In Seattle, Kroger-Albertsons merger raises fears of closures, 'grocery deserts'

Nothing unsettles the average Seattleite quite like the thought of change at the local grocery store.

Benzinga

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Reuters US Lawmakers Plan Hearing On Kroger, Albertsons' $25B Merger

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: Think food inflation is bad now? Wait till Kroger and Albertsons merge

The gargantuan proposed $24.6-billion merger of supermarket behemoths Kroger and Albertsons is being touted by the merger partners as a boon to consumers.

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By the numbers: The Kroger-Albertsons merger

Kroger announced plans to acquire Albertsons Companies Friday in a $24.6 billion deal that could reshape the grocery market across the country, where the two chains are among the biggest grocers.

Tribune News Service

Kroger, Albertsons forge $24.6 billion grocery giant combination

Kroger Co. agreed to buy Albertsons Cos. in a deal with an enterprise value of $24.6 billion that would create a U.S. grocery giant with almost 5,000 stores and annual revenue of about $200 billion.

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