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Feds sue to block Kroger-Albertsons merger

Feds sue to block Kroger-Albertsons merger

Update: 2024-02-27
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Kroger and Albertsons say they’ll fight the federal government's lawsuit to stop their proposed $24 billion merger.

In filing the suit, the Federal Trade Commission says the deal would be bad for competition and consumers. The Grocery Workers Union agrees.

Seattle Times Reporter Paul Roberts explains what this latest move could mean.

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Feds sue to block Kroger-Albertsons merger

Feds sue to block Kroger-Albertsons merger

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