KROGER IN COURT: Albertsons Argues for MergerGrocers face off against FTC in opening statements of preliminary injunction hearing THE FRIDAY 5: Food Industry Responds to ‘Price Gouging’ Rhetoric; Kroger Sues the FTCFood Lion's big unveiling, Couche-Tard’s takeovers also made news Kroger Continues Legal Maneuvering Ahead of FTC Trial New motion seeks to eliminate administrative hearing challenging the merger with Albertsons Cos. 7-Eleven Parent Company Gets Takeover Bid From Couche-Tard Seven & i Holdings form special committee to consider "friendly offer" from the owner of Circle K convenience stores Giant Eagle Selling C-Store Business to Couche-Tard 270 GetGo convenience retail and fueling locations included in acquisition Fred Meyer Union Members Okay Strike Action UFCW 555 also rescinds support of Kroger-Albertsons merger Kroger Doubles Planned Price Cuts to $1B If Merger Goes Through As lawsuits loom, grocer insists that the higher investment will result in greater efficiencies benefiting both shoppers and workers THE FRIDAY 5: Kroger Not Backing Down; Massive Acquisition in Snacking World Grocery gaming culture, store news from Target and Sprouts also gained reader attention this week Harris Presidential Campaign Takes Aim at High Food Prices Candidate will propose federal ban on ‘corporate price gouging’ Mars Acquiring Kellanova $35.9B deal is largest acquisition of 2024 First Previous 7 8 9 10 11 Next Last