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Will Kroger and Albertsons’ revised divestiture plan satisfy the FTC?

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The grocers’ new deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers indicates they have heard the agency’s concerns — but whether it will be enough to get their proposed merger through remains unclear, analysts said.

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