FTC Lawsuit Alleges Kroger-Albertsons Merger Would Negatively Impact Customers and Workers
The FTC has sued to block the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, concerned about higher grocery prices and working conditions for employees.
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The FTC has sued to block the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, concerned about higher grocery prices and working conditions for employees.
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The Stop the Merger coalition is concerned about higher prices and closings at grocery stores owned by Kroger and Albertsons.