1. Channel: Grocery

FTC Sues To Block Kroger-Albertsons $25B Merger

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken legal action to halt the proposed $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, labeling it as potentially harmful to consumers. This merger, slated to be the largest in US supermarket history, aims to combine two of the nation’s top retailers, with brands like Safeway, Vons, Harris Teeter, and Fred Meyer falling under its umbrella.

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