US EditionKroger settles C&S Wholesale Grocers lawsuit tied to failed Albertsons merger
- On August 11, 2025, Kroger and C&S Wholesale Grocers reached a confidential agreement in Delaware Superior Court to resolve the legal dispute arising from the unsuccessful $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons.
- The dispute arose after Kroger's merger collapse forced C&S to seek a $125 million termination fee under their divestiture agreement, which Kroger disputed.
- The merger would have combined Kroger's roughly 2,700 stores with Albertsons' more than 2,200, with C&S slated to acquire about 600 stores and distribution centers.
- Kroger Chairman Ron Sargent expressed satisfaction with settling the dispute involving C&S and emphasized their intention to maintain a positive partnership, noting that the details of the agreement are kept private.
- The settlement ends this legal risk, enabling Kroger to refocus on core operations while separate litigation with Albertsons over a $600 million breakup fee continues.
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In a news release, Kroger said all claims had been resolved
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