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Federal regulators scrutinized the proposed merger in court on Wednesday when CEOs took the stand.
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FTC grills Kroger, Albertsons CEOs on merger dealFTC grills Kroger, Albertsons CEOs on merger deal

Feds scrutinize Albertsons executive compensation and dividend payout to investors

byTimothy Inklebarger
Sep 5, 2024
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New York puts landmark retail worker safety law in placeNew York puts landmark retail worker safety law in place
byBill Wilson
Sep 5, 2024
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Another ban on plastic grocery bags looks to become law in CaliforniaAnother ban on plastic grocery bags looks to become law in California
byBill Wilson
Sep 3, 2024
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Industry experts question whether price increases on staples constitutes price gouging.
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Did Kroger gouge consumers on the price of eggs and milk?Did Kroger gouge consumers on the price of eggs and milk?
byTimothy Inklebarger
Aug 30, 2024
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Grocery Operations
A closer look at grocery inflationA closer look at grocery inflation
byJose Tamez
Aug 28, 2024
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Report: Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Kroger are charging customers millions in cash-back feesReport: Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Kroger are charging customers millions in cash-back fees
byChloe Riley
Aug 27, 2024
3 Min Read
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National Grocers Association: Price manipulation is the problem, not price gouging
National Grocers Association: Price manipulation is the problem, not price gouging
Aug 23, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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5 things: Can you really ‘control’ grocery prices?
5 things: Can you really ‘control’ grocery prices?
Aug 23, 2024
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3 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
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FTC accuses Albertsons executives of destroying evidence
FTC accuses Albertsons executives of destroying evidence
Aug 23, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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The proposed Kroger, Albertsons merger would have serious impact on workers, customers, and communities alike
The proposed Kroger, Albertsons merger would have serious impact on workers, customers, and communities alike
Aug 23, 2024
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4 Min Read
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Seattle tech company sues Albertsons, alleging theft of company secrets
Seattle tech company sues Albertsons, alleging theft of company secrets
Aug 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Kroger sues FTC, says administrative proceeding is unconstitutional
Kroger sues FTC, says administrative proceeding is unconstitutional
Aug 20, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Ohio AG calls on court to toss FTC lawsuit on Kroger, Albertsons merger
Ohio AG calls on court to toss FTC lawsuit on Kroger, Albertsons merger
Aug 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Democrats accuse Kroger of using digital price tags to gouge consumers
Democrats accuse Kroger of using digital price tags to gouge consumers
Aug 13, 2024
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Kentucky could allow wine, liquor sales in grocery stores
Kentucky could allow wine, liquor sales in grocery stores
Aug 5, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Dollar Tree agrees to settlement after lead found in school supplies
Dollar Tree agrees to settlement after lead found in school supplies
Aug 2, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBill Wilson
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FTC to launch inquiry into high grocery prices
FTC to launch inquiry into high grocery prices
Aug 1, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Walgreens selected for $25M COVID vaccine study
Walgreens selected for $25M COVID vaccine study
Jul 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson
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Whole Foods agrees to settle Black Lives Matter mask dispute
Whole Foods agrees to settle Black Lives Matter mask dispute
Jul 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMark Hamstra
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Walmart, Costco agree to Canada’s grocery code of conduct
Walmart, Costco agree to Canada’s grocery code of conduct
Jul 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson
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Ontario grocers may have to wait to sell more alcohol
Ontario grocers may have to wait to sell more alcohol
Jul 16, 2024
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byBill Wilson
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Is this the end of stacked boxes in the aisles of Dollar General?
Is this the end of stacked boxes in the aisles of Dollar General?
Jul 15, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBill Wilson
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FTC expected to sue PBMs, including CVS, over pricing
FTC expected to sue PBMs, including CVS, over pricing
Jul 11, 2024
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3 Min Read
byMark Hamstra
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Walmart class-action pricing lawsuit gets green light
Walmart class-action pricing lawsuit gets green light
Jul 9, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMark Hamstra
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Industry groups praise Supreme Court’s decision on swipe fees
Industry groups praise Supreme Court’s decision on swipe fees
Jul 9, 2024
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5 Min Read
byGreg Lindenberg
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Colorado lawsuit to block Kroger, Albertsons deal to proceed
Colorado lawsuit to block Kroger, Albertsons deal to proceed
Jul 2, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Albertsons lifts land use restriction in Washington
Albertsons lifts land use restriction in Washington
Jun 26, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Class-action lawsuit targets Dollar General’s fuel payment policy
Class-action lawsuit targets Dollar General’s fuel payment policy
Jun 21, 2024
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4 Min Read
byGreg Lindenberg
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Loblaw agrees to Canada’s code, so now all eyes are on Walmart, Costco
Loblaw agrees to Canada’s code, so now all eyes are on Walmart, Costco
May 20, 2024
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byBill Wilson
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Loblaw agrees to Grocery Code of Conduct
Loblaw agrees to Grocery Code of Conduct
May 17, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger
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Illinois weight-loss drug plan could cost over $200M
Illinois weight-loss drug plan could cost over $200M
May 3, 2024
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
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Walgreens settles Philadelphia opioid suit for $110M
Walgreens settles Philadelphia opioid suit for $110M
Apr 23, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMark Hamstra
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Legislation & Regulatory News
Workers at two CVS stores petition to join new union
Workers at two CVS stores petition to join new union
Apr 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byMark Hamstra
Legislation & Regulatory News
5 things top news: A grocery price gouging investigation
5 things top news: A grocery price gouging investigation
Apr 15, 2024
byBill Wilson
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Amazon aims to steal Trader Joe’s trade secrets, former employees allege
Amazon aims to steal Trader Joe’s trade secrets, former employees alle
Apr 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger

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Federal regulators scrutinized the proposed merger in court on Wednesday when CEOs took the stand.
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FTC grills Kroger, Albertsons CEOs on merger dealFTC grills Kroger, Albertsons CEOs on merger deal
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Walmart is ready to launch new features with its Marketplace and fulfillment servicesWalmart is ready to launch new features with its Marketplace and fulfillment services
Aldi is hiring thousands of employees as it continues its U.S. expansion.
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Aldi to hire 13K workers as it grows its U.S. footprintAldi to hire 13K workers as it grows its U.S. footprint
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