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Kroger and Albertsons say their merger will help lower prices for struggling consumers. Not everyone is convinced.
The roughly $25 billion planned merger of Kroger and Albertsons, unveiled in October with much fanfare, promised a new entity that would “serve America with fresh, affordable food.” The deal Read more
Kroger unveils $24.6 bln deal to buy smaller grocery chain Albertsons
Kroger has inked a deal with Albertsons to purchase the smaller grocery retailer for $24.6 billion. The acquisition will establish a national footprint “to serve America with fresh, affordable food,” Read more
Albertsons stock heads higher amid report of Kroger merger interest
Shares of Albertsons Cos. Inc. ACI, +10.54% were up more than 11% in Thursday morning trading after Bloomberg News reported that Kroger Co. KR, -1.23% was in merger talks with Read more
BlackBerry, Oracle, Kroger are stocks to watch
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday’s session are BlackBerry Ltd., Oracle Corp., and Kroger Co. BlackBerry US:BBRY BB, Read more