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Mergers & Acquisitions
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
byScott Moses
Dec 18, 2024
5 Min Read
The front of a Costco store and the front of a Kroger store.
Beverages
Costco, Kroger may have been given illegal price breaks, according to FTC suitCostco, Kroger may have been given illegal price breaks, according to FTC suit
byBill Wilson
Dec 17, 2024
2 Min Read
The front of an Albertsons store, left, and the front of a Kroger store, right.
Grocery Trends & Data
5 things top news: Albertsons, Kroger now at war
5 things top news: Albertsons, Kroger now at war
Dec 16, 2024
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 bid
Albertsons’ lawsuit: Kroger acted in its own ‘best interests,’ fouling $24.6B merger bid
Dec 16, 2024
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4 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Company News
SN Top 10: Albertsons terminates merger agreement, files lawsuit against Kroger tops the week’s headlines
SN Top 10: Albertsons terminates merger agreement, files lawsuit against Kroger tops the week’s headlines
Dec 16, 2024
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10 Slides
bySupermarket News Staff
Two SN reporters talking
Mergers & Acquisitions
Video: Kroger ends the year with a new set of problems
Video: Kroger ends the year with a new set of problems
Dec 13, 2024
byTimothy Inklebarger, Chloe Riley
Rodney McMullen
Mergers & Acquisitions
Union opposes Kroger’s $7.5B stock buyback plan, calls for CEO’s ouster
Union opposes Kroger’s $7.5B stock buyback plan, calls for CEO’s ouster
Dec 13, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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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3 Min Read
byJames Hyland, Former vice president communications, public and government affairs
An Albertsons storefront
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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3 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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6 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
The front of a Kroger store.
Grocery Trends & Data
5 things top news: Is Kroger ready to give up merger deal?
5 things top news: Is Kroger ready to give up merger deal?
Dec 9, 2024
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Kroger exterior
Company News
Kroger might give merger ambitions a rest if Albertsons deal fails
Kroger might give merger ambitions a rest if Albertsons deal fails
Dec 5, 2024
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5 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Grocery basket with gifts
Grocery Marketing
With Black Friday over, grocers focus on holiday deals
With Black Friday over, grocers focus on holiday deals
Dec 3, 2024
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3 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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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Mary Ellen Adcock
Executive Moves
Kroger names new chief merchandising and marketing officer
Kroger names new chief merchandising and marketing officer
Nov 25, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Kroger's Thanksgiving meal kit in a shopping cart
Grocery Marketing
Kroger drops its Thanksgiving meal deal
Kroger drops its Thanksgiving meal deal
Nov 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChloe Riley, Executive Editor
Kroger, Albertsons logo
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger’s make-or-break year
Kroger’s make-or-break year
Nov 6, 2024
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9 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Kroger storefront
Legislation & Regulatory News
Kroger to pay California $122M in opioid settlement
Kroger to pay California $122M in opioid settlement
Nov 5, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Kroger storefront
Grocery Marketing
Kroger to test ‘Asian Experience’ stores in North Texas
Kroger to test ‘Asian Experience’ stores in North Texas
Oct 31, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Company News
​​SN Top 10: Kroger, Albertsons merger trials end in Colorado, Washington top the week’s headlines
​​SN Top 10: Kroger, Albertsons merger trials end in Colorado, Washington top the week’s headlines
Oct 28, 2024
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10 Slides
bySupermarket News Staff
Different Kroger products on different colored tiled backgrounds
Consumer Trends
Kroger’s top 5 food trends in 2025
Kroger’s top 5 food trends in 2025
Oct 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
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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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, 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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7 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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7 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Kroger and Albertsons storefronts
Mergers & Acquisitions
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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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
The Colorado AG’s lawsuit additionally accuses the two grocers of violating Colorado antitrust law.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Colorado case against Kroger, Albertsons merger begins
Colorado case against Kroger, Albertsons merger begins
Sep 30, 2024
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3 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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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Kroger introduced its in-store medical center concept, known as The Little Clinic, in 2003 and has grown the clinics to 225 locations.
Grocery Pharmacy & Health Care
Health care clinics are helping to drive foot traffic and loyalty
Health care clinics are helping to drive foot traffic and loyalty
Sep 13, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Kroger reported earnings 93 cents per share on $33.91 billion in revenue for the quarter.
Finance
Kroger: Shrink is down in Q2 as grocer prepares for Albertsons merger
Kroger: Shrink is down in Q2 as grocer prepares for Albertsons merger
Sep 12, 2024
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6 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen says grocery price hikes are driven by rising business costs.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger CEO: Fuel, credit card fees, other expenses have raised grocery costs, not gouging
Kroger CEO: Fuel, credit card fees, other expenses have raised grocery costs, not gouging
Sep 6, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Federal regulators scrutinized the proposed merger in court on Wednesday when CEOs took the stand.
Legislation & Regulatory News
FTC grills Kroger, Albertsons CEOs on merger deal
FTC grills Kroger, Albertsons CEOs on merger deal
Sep 5, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Albertsons CEO Vivek Sankaran and Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger and Albertsons CEOs testify in antitrust case
Kroger and Albertsons CEOs testify in antitrust case
Sep 4, 2024
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4 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Industry experts question whether price increases on staples constitutes price gouging.
Legislation & Regulatory News
Did Kroger gouge consumers on the price of eggs and milk?
Did Kroger gouge consumers on the price of eggs and milk?
Aug 30, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
The hearing is expected to take place over the next several weeks and feature dozens of witnesses.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Kroger, Albertsons get their day in court
Kroger, Albertsons get their day in court
Aug 26, 2024
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6 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
From top left: Kroger and Albertsons logos; Aldi storefront; Giant storefront; GetGo storefront
Company News
SN Top 10: Aldi, Kroger, Albertsons top the week’s headlines
SN Top 10: Aldi, Kroger, Albertsons top the week’s headlines
Aug 26, 2024
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10 Slides
bySupermarket News Staff

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