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5 things you might not have known about the Kroger, Albertsons merger decision5 things you might not have known about the Kroger, Albertsons merger decision

And how the courts got it wrong

byScott Moses, Partner
Dec 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Weis Markets acquires Saylor’s MarketWeis Markets acquires Saylor’s Market
byBill Wilson
Dec 17, 2024
1 Min Read
A shopping basket with the Kroger and Albertsons logos full of groceries.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Albertsons’ lawsuit: Kroger acted in its own ‘best interests,’ fouling $24.6B merger bidAlbertsons’ lawsuit: Kroger acted in its own ‘best interests,’ fouling $24.6B merger bid
byBill Wilson
Dec 16, 2024
1 Min Read
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Video: Kroger ends the year with a new set of problemsVideo: Kroger ends the year with a new set of problems
byTimothy Inklebarger, Chloe Riley
Dec 13, 2024
Rodney McMullen
Mergers & Acquisitions
Union opposes Kroger’s $7.5B stock buyback plan, calls for CEO’s ousterUnion opposes Kroger’s $7.5B stock buyback plan, calls for CEO’s ouster
byTimothy Inklebarger
Dec 13, 2024
1 Min Read
Numbers turning 2024 into 2025
Mergers & Acquisitions
Another grocery year winds downAnother grocery year winds down
byChloe Riley
Dec 13, 2024
1 Min Read
Mergers & Acquisitions
The top grocery M&A of 2024
The top grocery M&A of 2024
Dec 12, 2024
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8 Slides
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
A sign that says 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Some closing thoughts for grocery in 2024
Some closing thoughts for grocery in 2024
Dec 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJose Tamez, Managing partner
The outside of a Kroger and Albertsons storefront.
Mergers & Acquisitions
The FTC called the Kroger, Albertsons merger collapse ‘a victory for the American people.’ But is it?
The FTC called the Kroger, Albertsons merger collapse ‘a victory for the American people.’ But is it?
Dec 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJames Hyland, Former vice president communications, public and government affairs
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Albertsons terminates merger agreement, files lawsuit against Kroger
Albertsons terminates merger agreement, files lawsuit against Kroger
Dec 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChloe Riley, Executive Editor
The Oregon decision was released less than an hour before a decision was expected to be handed down in a similar antitrust case in Washington.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger, Albertsons long-pending $24.6B merger blocked by Oregon and Washington courts
Kroger, Albertsons long-pending $24.6B merger blocked by Oregon and Washington courts
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Walgreens reportedly in talks to sell to private-equity firm Sycamore Partners
Walgreens reportedly in talks to sell to private-equity firm Sycamore Partners
Dec 10, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Albertsons and Kroger logos
Mergers & Acquisitions
Colorado grocery workers sue Kroger, Albertsons over no-poach allegations
Colorado grocery workers sue Kroger, Albertsons over no-poach allegations
Nov 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Wonder to acquire Grubhub for $650M
Wonder to acquire Grubhub for $650M
Nov 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJoe Guszkowski, Senior Editor
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SpartanNash exec on growth after Markham Enterprises buy: ‘We’re going to be relentless’
SpartanNash exec on growth after Markham Enterprises buy: ‘We’re going to be relentless’
Nov 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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Kroger’s make-or-break year
Kroger’s make-or-break year
Nov 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
SpartanNash logo
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SpartanNash acquiring Markham Enterprises’ c-stores
SpartanNash acquiring Markham Enterprises’ c-stores
Oct 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byGreg Lindenberg, Digital Editor, CSP
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger, Albertsons merger trials end in Colorado, Washington
Kroger, Albertsons merger trials end in Colorado, Washington
Oct 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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Mergers & Acquisitions
5 things: This will be the deciding factor in the Kroger, Albertsons merger
5 things: This will be the deciding factor in the Kroger, Albertsons merger
Oct 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Wakefern acquires Di Bruno Bros. portfolio
Wakefern acquires Di Bruno Bros. portfolio
Oct 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
A SpartanNash truck driving down the road.
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SpartanNash’s recent growth spurt may be just the beginning
SpartanNash’s recent growth spurt may be just the beginning
Oct 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Kroger and Albertsons storefronts
Mergers & Acquisitions
Aldi and Save Mart likely considered buying divested Kroger, Albertsons stores
Aldi and Save Mart likely considered buying divested Kroger, Albertsons stores
Oct 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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Mergers & Acquisitions
SpartanNash acquires Fresh Encounter Inc.
SpartanNash acquires Fresh Encounter Inc.
Oct 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChloe Riley, Executive Editor
Kroger and Albertsons storefronts
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger and Albertsons: Traditional grocers will continue ‘downward slide’ without merger
Kroger and Albertsons: Traditional grocers will continue ‘downward slide’ without merger
Oct 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
FTC building in Washington, D.C.
Mergers & Acquisitions
FTC: Kroger, Albertsons merger could mean higher prices in over 1,400 communities
FTC: Kroger, Albertsons merger could mean higher prices in over 1,400 communities
Oct 3, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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Legislation & Regulatory News
What you think about: The Kroger, Albertsons federal trial
What you think about: The Kroger, Albertsons federal trial
Oct 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
Kroger and Albertsons storefronts
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Colorado AG: C&S will sell off divested stores if Kroger acquires Albertsons
Colorado AG: C&S will sell off divested stores if Kroger acquires Albertsons
Oct 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
The Colorado AG’s lawsuit additionally accuses the two grocers of violating Colorado antitrust law.
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Colorado case against Kroger, Albertsons merger begins
Colorado case against Kroger, Albertsons merger begins
Sep 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Kroger and Albertsons logos
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger’s 1st-ever ‘customer appreciation’ sale kicks off as merger cases enter fifth week
Kroger’s 1st-ever ‘customer appreciation’ sale kicks off as merger cases enter fifth week
Sep 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
The lawsuit brought by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson continues this week
Mergers & Acquisitions
Washington state court challenge in Kroger, Albertsons merger continues
Washington state court challenge in Kroger, Albertsons merger continues
Sep 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Mergers & Acquisitions
Analysts: FTC should win Kroger, Albertsons merger case
Analysts: FTC should win Kroger, Albertsons merger case
Sep 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger, Albertsons Washington trial: Day one
Kroger, Albertsons Washington trial: Day one
Sep 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Mergers & Acquisitions
Oregon judge does not give timeline on decision in Kroger, Albertsons case
Oregon judge does not give timeline on decision in Kroger, Albertsons case
Sep 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Mergers & Acquisitions
FTC lawyers want judge to block Kroger, Albertsons merger
FTC lawyers want judge to block Kroger, Albertsons merger
Sep 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Legislation & Regulatory News
5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons merger trial takes center stage
5 things top news: Kroger, Albertsons merger trial takes center stage
Sep 16, 2024
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News

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