Gen. Rob Bonta, say the deal would eliminate competition that helps lower prices. As rivals, Kroger and Albertsons compete with each other, so they have an incentive to keep prices down to attract ...

The Federal Trade Commission sued earlier this year to prevent the deal. A possible $24.6 billion deal between supermarket rivals, Kroger and Albertsons, has hit another roadblock with the U.S ...

“Kroger’s acquisition of Albertsons would lead to additional grocery price hikes for everyday goods, further exacerbating the financial strain consumers across the country face today ...

If the merger does go through, Albertsons shareholders can expect $27.25 in the all-cash deal, a substantial premium of 48.3% to the current stock price ... services like deli counters, bakeries ...

As Kroger and Albertsons push to advance the biggest supermarket merger in U.S. history, the companies’ chief executives have argued that joining forces would lead to price cuts for shoppers.

By Danielle Kaye The regulator’s move to block Kroger’s $25 billion bid for Albertsons could win the president points with voters squeezed by rising prices. By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu ...

He emphasized that the combined Kroger-Albertsons entity would dominate the market, reducing competition and allowing the companies to control prices. Ferguson also pointed out that Washington is ...

The Federal Trade Commission argued that the deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher food prices for already struggling customers. In 2022, Kroger and Albertsons proposed what would be ...

A Washington state anti-trust lawsuit to block the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons is set to begin ... eliminate vital competition that keeps prices low. Ferguson will join members ...