Digging Into Albertsons’ Lawsuit Against KrogerIn wake of failed merger, allegations emerge that the agreement was willfully breached SPECIAL REPORT: Retail Innovation OutlookGrocers and solution providers put the focus on customer experience, associate success, and more THE FRIDAY 5: Kroger-Albertsons Merger Falls Apart; Introducing the Retailer of the Year New stores from Trader Joe’s and Wegmans also gained attention this week Independent Grocers Applaud FTC’s Enforcement of Robinson-Patman Act NGA believes reviving antitrust law sends “unambiguous warning” to big chains Kroger Reveals $7.5B Share Buyback Program In wake of scuttled merger, grocer doubles down on lower prices, higher wages Albertsons Terminates Merger Agreement, Sues Kroger for Breach of Contract CEO Vivek Sankaran says grocer is in strong financial condition and ready to create long-term value Kroger-Albertsons Merger Cannot Move Forward in Washington State Judge’s ruling comes shortly after decision announcement in FTC case Federal Judge Blocks Merger Deal Between Kroger and Albertsons Ruling brings major win for FTC $219B Risk From Pesticides Looms for Food Retailers: Report Meanwhile, annual scorecard gauges efforts of supermarket operators to aid pollinators How Retailer Subsidies Affect the Grocery Playing Field Burt P. Flickinger III shares his opinion with Progressive Grocer on mergers, government funding and the ripple effect on grocers, consumers and communities 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
