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Why the largest supermarket merger in history is being blocked

The FTC is suing to block the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger.

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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.

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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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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

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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.

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FTC And States May Challenge Kroger-Albertsons Merger Deal

Regulatory bodies may challenge Kroger-Albertsons merger over antitrust concerns, potentially leading to legal action and significant implications for the ...

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Why the Kroger-Albertsons merger stalled

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

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Target follows Walmart and Costco in making key checkout changes

Walmart and Costco have already made the same change at some locations.

The Street

ADA Doesn't Require Employer to Keep Customer-Facing Employee Whose Tourette's Leads Him to Use Slurs

The court reasoned that "excellent customer service is an essential function of [the employee's] specific delivery merchandiser position," and the employee couldn't provide it.

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Best and Worst Grocery Chains in the U.S. 2024

Based on customer reviews, these are the best and worst grocery chains across the country.

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Kentucky AG files opioid lawsuit against Kroger

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has filed a civil suit against Kroger for its alleged role in the state’s opioid crisis.

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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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MLK Jr Day: What stores are open and closed?

Here’s what’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year

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Walmart makes a controversial self-checkout change

The retail giant now offers something that Target and Kroger customers don't get.

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Albertsons tops earnings forecast, maintains dividend as Kroger deal looms

Albertsons, which is planning a $25 billion tieup with larger rival Kroger, posted stronger-than-expected fiscal-third-quarter earnings Tuesday.

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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.

The Street

Costco takes on a problem bigger than retail theft

The chain faces a big issue that could spread and challenge its low prices.

The Street

Amazon closes another key business

The online giant has stumbled in its efforts to take on Kroger, Walmart, Target, and Publix.

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Ring in 2024 with Open Stores and Closed Chains

Kick off the new year with some shopping! Check out our guide to which stores are open and closed on New Year's Day in the US. Happy shopping!

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Medicare Advantage: Kroger Teams Up With Soda Health

The list of Medicare Advantage plan partnerships continues to grow with the latest offering from Kroger and Soda Health.

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‘Season of Giving’: How Rockets gave back to Houston over holidays

The Houston Rockets, along with select players and Kroger as the official sponsor, hosted a series of “Season of Giving” events in December.

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