By Jeff Wells and Sam Silverstein
Source: Grocery Dive
While the trio of court battles over the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons have concluded, uncertainty about how judges will rule in the cases remains top of mind for the grocery industry.
Beginning in August, legal teams representing Kroger, Albertsons and the FTC sparred over industry competition, pricing and a divestiture deal that, if completed, would create a large new competitor with stores spread across the country. Lawyers representing Washington state and Colorado had their days in court, as well, laying out cases that were specific to their regions while also addressing the deal’s nationwide scope.
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