Major Grocery Chains Announce Sale of Hundreds of Stores Amid Merger

Local officials in Chicagoland are not concerned about store closures or quality erosion as Kroger and Albertson's plan to sell 35 Mariano's and Jewel-Osco stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers as part of a merger. The new owner intends to maintain the Mariano's brand and avoid layoffs or closures. The merger still faces federal approval and opposition from some local leaders and unions.