Judges Halt Kroger-Albertsons Merger Amidst Strategic Shifts
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A federal judge has blocked the proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, the owner of Shaw's and Star Markets, following a lawsuit by the FTC. The judge ruled that the merger would reduce competition and negatively impact consumers. The companies had argued that the merger would strengthen their position against competitors like Walmart, Amazon, and Costco.
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