1. Channel: Grocery

Washington Attorney General Challenges Kroger Albertsons Merger

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The Washington Attorney General has launched a legal challenge against the merger of Kroger and Albertsons, the two leading supermarket chains in the U.S. This $24.6 billion mega-deal has been in the spotlight due to its potential impact on food retail competition.

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