The Federal Trade Commission is suing to stop the proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertson's Companies by The Kroger Company, according to court documents filed Monday.

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US sues to block $24.6 billion merger of US grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it will lead to higher prices.

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US sues to block $24.6 billion merger of US grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it will lead to higher prices

The Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued to halt the Kroger and Albertsons merger, according to court documents filed in federal court.

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The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit to block Kroger’s planned $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons.

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The US Federal Trade Commission and eight states said on Monday (February 26) they are suing to block supermarket chain Kroger's $24.6 billion deal to buy smaller rival Albertsons, saying it would boost grocery prices for millions of Americans.

The deal, which would create a grocery empire with more than 4,000 stores, has drawn tough scrutiny from lawmakers and consumer groups worried about higher grocery prices, job losses, store closures and d

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The largest grocery merger in recent history is facing a federal lawsuit. Regulators and nine state attorneys general have sued to block Kroger's purchase of Albertsons.

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FTC moves to block Kroger acquisition of Albertson's grocery stores

The Federal Trade Commission said the $24.6 billion deal between the grocery giantswould eliminate competition and raise prices for millions of Americans.

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Nevada, FTC sue to block Kroger-Albertsons merger, citing prices

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and eight states said they are suing to block Kroger's $24.6-billion deal to burival Albertsons

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US FTC suing to block $25-B Kroger-Albertsons deal

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Justice is working with the Federal Trade Commission to stop a deal that could see the price of your everyday pantry staples go up even more. “We are concerned about the proposed merger of the number one and number two grocery chains in this country,” said New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez.  Torrez is talking about the proposed $24.6 billion deal for Kroger to buy all of Albertson’s assets. …

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Nevada will join a coalition of attorneys general suing to stop a proposed merger of Kroger and Albertson's. Attorney General Aaron D. Ford: "Nevadans made their concerns known regarding this merger, and we listened" Federal Trade Commission is also joining the lawsuit filed by Ford and eight other states.

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