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Labor rights? Whatever. TikTok frenzy over Trader Joe’s mini tote bags

High prices, mega mergers and union busting are just water under the bridge judging from the scramble for a new bag

The Guardian - US

FTC Challenge To Kroger-Albertsons Deal Set For August Hearing

FTC challenges Kroger-Albertsons merger over competition concerns. Judge to hear arguments in August.

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Is the Kroger-Albertsons merger sunk?

Ninety percent of companies that fail to block preliminary injunctions abandon their merger plans, experts say

Salon

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Young Michigan voters are 'uncommitted' to Biden; U.S. airman dies of self-immolation

Michigan voters critical of Biden's support of Israel call on people to vote "uncommitted" in the state's primary. An Oxford scholar explains the history of self-immolation as political protest.

WEKU

FTC Sues To Block Billion Kroger-Albertsons Merger

FTC sues to block billion Kroger-Albertsons merger over consumer concerns. Ongoing dispute underscores FTC's commitment to fair competition.

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Slip With Inflation Data in Focus

Amazon closed lower on its first day as a Dow Jones stock.

Kiplinger

Unions Applaud FTC Lawsuit Against Kroger-Albertsons Merger

Unions support FTC's lawsuit against Kroger-Albertsons merger to protect competition, workers, and consumers in the grocery industry.

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US Regulator Sues To Block $24.6 Bn Kroger Supermarket Deal

US antitrust officials filed a lawsuit Monday to block Kroger's proposed $24.6 billion takeover of Albertsons on Monday, saying the supermarket acquisition would harm consumers.

International Business Times

Largest-ever US supermarket merger faces block over fears of price hikes

FTC argues Kroger’s $24.6bn takeover of Albertsons would narrow consumer choice and weaken quality of products

The Guardian - US

FTC and 9 states sue to block Kroger-Albertsons supermarket merger

The Federal Trade Commission and 9 states want to stop the deal that would combine the country's two largest grocery store chains. The companies say they have to merge to compete with Walmart.

WEKU

Why the Kroger-Albertsons merger stalled

"Kroger and ACI have decided that collusion is more profitable than competition,” said Colorado's attorney general

Salon

Kroger-Albertsons merger date delayed

Attorney General Bob Ferguson sued to block the megamerger, alleging that it would be more harmful than beneficial

Salon

Warning of higher grocery prices, Washington AG sues to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger

"Shoppers will have fewer choices and less competition, and, without a competitive marketplace, they will pay higher prices at the grocery store," Washington state attorney general Bob Ferguson said.

WEKU

Will the feds block a grocery megamerger? Kroger and Albertsons will soon find out

America's two largest supermarket chains have struck a $25 billion deal to combine. Now the FTC is about to decide whether it will block or allow it, and under what conditions.

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Christmas Shopping Frenzy: What Stores Are Open on Christmas?

'Tis the season to check which stores are open on Christmas! From Walmart to Starbucks, find out if your favorite retailers are spreading holiday cheer or ...

The Independent UK

What stores are open and closed on Christmas Day in 2023? Hours for Walmart, Kroger, CVS and more

With Christmas right around the corner, you might want to check the list of what stores are open (and closed) twice

The Independent UK

What stores are open and closed on Christmas Eve? See hours for Walmart, CVS, Costco and more

Christmas Eve is almost here

Fortune

Competition cop Lina Khan’s antitrust overreach is hurting U.S. competitiveness–and destroying billions of dollars in value

Antitrust overreach is hurting America's global competitiveness, with the FTC calculating industry concentration on a purely domestic basis.

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Reason

FTC Fights Grocery Store Merger That May Bring Down Prices

Who needs better prices, products, and customer service?

Salon

"Devastating:" Kroger sells 400 stores

To prepare for their mega-merger with Albertsons, Kroger may have to sell an additional over 200 locations

Chicago Sun-Times

Kroger, Albertsons to sell hundreds of stores in bid to clear merger of 2 of largest US grocers

Both companies plan to sell more than 400 stores, including the Mariano’s brand name.

WEKU

Aldi says it will buy 400 Winn-Dixie, Harveys groceries across the southern U.S.

Under a proposed merger agreement, Aldi will acquire all outstanding shares of Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys.

Salon

DoorDash launches SNAP/EBT payments

The company says that the program will "increase food access nationwide through on-demand grocery delivery"

Salon

Kroger makes another big payroll error

"I just want what’s supposed to be mine" said one of the impacted employees

Salon

Is the grocery industry broken?

In a world where we're forced to choose between monopolies, it becomes apparent that the grocery industry is broken

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