FTC Challenges Kroger’s Acquisition of Albertsons
The Federal Trade Commission today sued to block the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history—Kroger Company’s $24.6 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Companies, Inc.—alleging that the deal is anticompetitive.
Inside closing arguments from the FTC’s challenge to Kroger-Albertsons …
Sep 18, 2024 · On Tuesday, lawyers on both sides of the Federal Trade Commission’s challenge to Kroger’s proposed acquisition of Albertsons made their closing arguments.
'They are all dogs.' Texts could haunt Kroger merger with Albertsons
Aug 30, 2024 · PORTLAND, Ore. − Key to winning antitrust approval of its $25 billion takeover of Albertsons, Kroger plans to sell off 579 stores to what it has described as a “strong competitor,” so there would...
Kroger and Albertsons Confront a Skeptical F.T.C. in federal court ...
Aug 26, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission, which is trying to block Kroger’s plan to acquire Albertsons, said in court that the merger of grocery giants would also hurt workers’ pay and benefits.
Kroger, Albertsons make final pitch for their merger before judge ...
Sep 17, 2024 · Kroger sued the FTC last month, however, alleging the agency’s internal proceedings are unconstitutional and saying it wants the merger’s merits decided in federal court. That lawsuit is being considered by a federal court in Ohio. Shares in both Kroger and Albertsons fell 2% in trading Tuesday.
FTC sues to block Kroger and Albertsons’ $25 billion mega-merger - CNN
Feb 26, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued to block the $25 billion deal between Kroger and Albertsons, alleging the largest supermarket merger in US history would lead to higher prices,...
Kroger Company/Albertsons Companies, Inc., In the Matter of
Feb 26, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission sued to block the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history—Kroger Company’s $24.6 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Companies, Inc.—alleging that the deal is anticompetitive.
FTC and 9 states sue to block Kroger-Albertsons ... - NPR
Feb 26, 2024 · U.S. regulators and nine state attorneys general are suing to stop the $24.6 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons, the country's two largest supermarket chains. The companies have presented...
FTC sues to block Kroger and Albertsons merger | AP News
Feb 26, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission on Monday, Feb. 16, 2024, sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans.
FTC’s Kroger-Albertsons Merger Suit Set for Trial in August
Mar 11, 2024 · The US Federal Trade Commission’s bid to block the $24.6 billion merger of supermarket giants Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. is headed for trial at the end of August in Oregon.