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Western Growers joins other grower groups in opposing Kroger-Albertsons merger

- General News
Western Growers joined the California Fresh Fruit Association and Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association to send a letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, opposing the merger between Kroger and Albertsons.

Kroger responds to FTC request on merger

- Retail
The Kroger Co. today announced that, as expected, it has received a request for additional information from the Federal Trade Commission as part of the regulatory review process for its merger with Albertsons Companies, Inc.

First hurdle emerges in Kroger/Albertsons deal as lawmakers plan antitrust hearing

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Several lawmakers have raised concerns about Cincinnati-based Kroger Co.’s proposed acquisition of Boise-based Albertsons.

A Chicago view of the big merger

- Analysis
The recently announced Kroger’s-Albertson’s merger creates a potential dilemma for my wife, Nicole.

Kroger, Albertsons to merge in $24.6B deal

- General News
Kroger and Albertsons Companies, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which the companies will merge two complementary organizations with iconic brands and deep roots in their local communities.

Rumored Kroger, Albertsons merger could make the largest grocer in the U.S.  

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A merged Kroger and Albertsons would operate more stores in the U.S. than Walmart. Here's why that's not such a home run from a consumer standpoint.

Albertsons accepts EBT payments online for SNAP benefits

- General News
Albertsons Companies today announced that it has deployed a new online service for Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) recipients at Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Vons, and Pavilions stores across the country.

Albertsons to offer smart carts in some stores

- Retail
Veeve Inc., a leading retail technology startup, today announced an agreement with Albertsons Companies that will make Veeve Smart Carts available to customers at a few dozen stores across the country.

Uber Eats and Albertsons expand partnership

- General News
Today, Uber Technologies, Inc. and Albertsons Companies, Inc. announced the expansion of their partnership to include more than 2,000 of the grocer’s banner stores nationwide, including Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Tom Thumb, Randalls and more through Uber Eats.

Albertsons Companies expands produce access from health plans

- Retail
Albertsons Companies announced today that customers can now use supplemental benefits to purchase over-the-counter medications and fresh produce in the company’s stores.