Kroger’s Purchase of Giant Eagle Gives Walmart a Run for Their Money

Kroger’s purchase of Giant Eagle gives Walmart a run for their money

Kroger is still in court over the failed acquisition of Albertsons, but it now has its sights set on Giant Eagle. Here are a few reasons why those deals are very different.

Ohio grocer Kroger announces $1.65 billion deal to purchase Giant Eagle

The Kroger Co. corporate headquarters is seen in downtown Cincinnati. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)The Ohio-based grocery chain Kroger announced plans Wednesday to purchase one of its competitors, Giant Eagle, for $1.65 billion. The Pennsylvania-based retailer has more than 200 locations stretching from Maryland to Indiana. The deal is expected to close next year and still needs federal approval to go forward. In a press release Kroger CEO…

Kroger eyes Columbus for Giant Eagle divestitures: reports

Central Ohio market has the most overlap among merging chains