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“Come Over October” Campaign To Boost Wine Expanding In Second Year

Now in its second year, the “Come Over October” industry campaign to boost the wine category is continuing to expand its reach. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 18, 2025

Albertsons Sues Kroger, Ends Pursuit Of Merger

A day after federal and state judges blocked the proposed $25 billion merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons, Albertsons Cos. sued its erstwhile partner and ended its pursuit of the merger, alleging breach of contract, self-serving conduct, and a failure to adequately address regulators’ concerns and push the deal through. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 12, 2024

Kroger-Albertsons’ $25B Merger Blocked By Federal, State Judges

In case you missed yesterday’s news alert, the long-simmering $25 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons was blocked in federal court in Oregon yesterday, with U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson issuing a temporary injunction. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 11, 2024

News Alert: Kroger-Albertsons’ $25B Merger Blocked By Federal Judge

The long-simmering $25 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons was blocked in federal court in Oregon today, with U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson issuing a temporary injunction. Continue reading →

Posted in News on December 10, 2024

Kroger-Albertsons’ $25 Billion Merger Heads To Court

Supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons are facing off with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a Portland, Oregon courtroom this week as they seek to defend their proposed $24.6 billion merger to create a massive new grocery operator. Continue reading →

Posted in News on August 27, 2024

Kroger-Albertsons To Unload More Stores In Bid To Gain Merger Approval

Kroger and Albertsons are set to divest more stores as they continue to seek FTC approval for their $25 billion merger. Continue reading →

Posted in News on April 23, 2024

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