Albertsons, Kroger to sell 500+ stores to salvage merger amid FTC block
In an attempt to keep merger plans alive, grocery store chains Albertsons and Kroger are now planning to sell over 500 of their stores.
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In an attempt to keep merger plans alive, grocery store chains Albertsons and Kroger are now planning to sell over 500 of their stores.
The FTC stated that the proposed merger, which would form a company with approximately 33,000 employees globally, might lead to lower wages and reduced employee benefits. Read more.
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The updated proposal aims to address FTC concerns