Judge sides with FTC that merger would lead to higher prices and less bargaining leverage for union workersA US judge blocked the pending $25bn merger of US grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons on Tuesday, siding with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a win for the Biden administration.The FTC argued at a three-week trial in Portland, Oregon, that the merger would eliminate head-to-head competition between the top two traditional grocery chains, leading to higher prices for shoppers and reduced bargaining leverage for unionized workers. Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-12-10 21:37:36
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US judge blocks $25m Kroger-Albertsons grocery chain merger
