McMullen said that Albertsons' prices are 10% to 12% higher than Kroger’s and that the merged company would try to reduce the disparity as part of a strategy for keeping customers. Walmart now ...

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. If the merger does not go through ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The chief executive officers of Kroger and Albertsons insisted Wednesday — under questioning from the federal government — that merging would allow the two supermarket companies to ...

after Kroger agreed to purchase Albertsons. But the Federal Trade Commission sued to prevent the $24.6 billion deal, alleging it would eliminate competition and lead to higher food prices for ...

Kroger agreed in 2022 to buy Albertsons, but the Federal Trade Commission sued to block that deal. Some attorney generals, including Arizona’s Kris Mayes, joined that lawsuit – arguing the merger ...