Published 09/17/2024 7:01:00 p.m.

Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

Kroger and Albertsons are set to present closing arguments in a U.S. District Court regarding their proposed merger, which the federal government is attempting to block.
The companies argue that the merger would lower prices and enhance competition against retailers like Walmart and Amazon, while the Federal Trade Commission claims it would reduce competition and increase food prices.
FTC attorneys highlighted that the chains compete in 22 states, and their merger could negatively affect wages, benefits, and create food shortages for consumers.

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Kroger and Albertsons make a final pitch for their merger before a judge decides whether to block it

Kroger and Albertsons have made their final argument in federal court in support of their proposed merger.

09/17/2024 2:30:38 p.m.·United States

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Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

Closing arguments are coming up in the Federal Trade Commission's attempt to block the proposed merger of supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons

09/17/2024 2:30:38 p.m.·United States

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Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Closing arguments are coming up in the Federal Trade Commission’s attempt to block the proposed merger of supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons. The commission has asked a U.S. District Court judge in Portland, Oregon, for a temporary injunction while it holds anti-trust proceedings on the the $24.6 billion deal. During the three-week hearing expected to wrap up on Tuesday, the two companies insisted tha…

09/17/2024 4:31:33 p.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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The Business Journals

'We are confident': Kroger CEO talks Albertsons merger, FTC court case and why results beat expectations

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen shed some light on his level of optimism for the company’s planned $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. Inc. as it’s battling the FTC in court.

09/17/2024 3:24:49 p.m.·United States

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Spectrum News

Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final argument for their merger

Kroger and Albertsons proposed what would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history in 2022.

09/17/2024 3:37:00 p.m.·United States

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Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The federal government urged a U.S. District Court judge on Tuesday to temporarily block a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, saying the combination would “almost certainly” benefit shareholders but not everyday shoppers. Lawyers for the Federal Trade Commission gave their closing arguments at the end of a three-week hearing in Portland, Oregon. The FTC wants U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson to issue a preli…

09/17/2024 5:59:25 p.m.·Huntsville, United States

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Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

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Kroger and Albertsons make a final pitch for their merger before a judge decides whether to block it

Kroger and Albertsons make a final pitch for their merger before a judge decides whether to block it

Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

'We are confident': Kroger CEO talks Albertsons merger, FTC court case and why results beat expectations

'We are confident': Kroger CEO talks Albertsons merger, FTC court case and why results beat expectations

Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final argument for their merger

Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final argument for their merger

Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

Kroger and Albertsons prepare to make a final federal court argument for their merger

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