Analysts revamp price targets after Kroger-Albertsons deal update
Back in 2022, grocery chains Kroger (KR) and Albertsons announced an agreement intended to establish "a national footprint to serve America with fresh, affordable food for everyone." Related: Analysts revamp Amazon stock price target after AWS AI update There was talk of synergies and creating "a premier seamless ecosystem across 48 states and the District of Columbia.
Albertsons ends merger deal, accuses Kroger of ‘self-serving conduct’
Albertsons is suing Kroger for breach of contract and accusing it of failing to exercise its “best efforts” to get regulatory approval for the merger.
Kroger, Albertsons Could Turn to Ad Business as Mega Merger Falls Through, Analysts Say
Kroger and Albertsons could turn to fast-growing and profitable advertising ventures to tackle competition and grow after a failed $25 billion merger between the two supermarket rivals, analysts said.
'I think this merger is dead.' What's next for the Kroger Albertsons deal after 2 rulings?
With two judges ruling against its merger proposal, Kroger’s $25 billion bid to take over Albertsons was delayed at least a year and possibly forever.
Albertsons is now suing Kroger for billions. That won’t help it find another buyer, analysts say.
Grocery-store giant Albertsons Cos. said Wednesday that it is walking away from its merger with rival Kroger Co., a day after two judges blocked it.
Kroger Joins Line to Buy Back Debt After Albertsons Deal Fails
Kroger Co. has become the latest company that may be forced to buy back debt from investors after its attempt to purchase Albertsons Cos. was blocked by judges.
Merger meltdown: Albertsons sues Kroger over $24.6 billion deal gone sour
The move came the day after two judges halted the merger in separate court cases.
Kroger CEO McMullen gives Albertsons acquisition update, explains future plans
Kroger Co. CEO Rodney McMullen talked publicly Dec. 5 about where things stand on the supermarket giant’s planned $24.6 ...
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Albertsons sues Kroger after merger blocked by federal court
When CEO Rodney McMullen said Kroger would be fine without approval of its merger with Albertsons, I asked “But how does Albertsons feel about that?” ...
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Federal judge blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger; Albertsons votes to terminate merger
A federal judge has temporarily rejected the Kroger Co.'s plan to acquire the rival Albertsons chain, saying the Federal Trade Commission is "likely to succeed on the merits" ...
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Albertsons ends merger with Kroger and sues it, seeking billions of dollars
The Boise-based supermarket chain said Kroger failed to exercise “best efforts” to secure regulatory approval of the merger.
What new legal drama between Kroger-Albertsons means to their South Sound-area stores
After failed merger, Albertsons sues its former prospective partner, and workers’ unions call for a reinvestment into stores.
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Albertsons ends merger with Kroger, seeks billions of dollars in lawsuit
Albertsons called off its proposed sale to Kroger and sued the rival grocer for billions of dollars the morning after a ...
What the latest legal drama between Kroger and Albertsons means for Whatcom County stores
After failed merger, Albertsons sues its former prospective partner, and workers’ unions call for a reinvestment into stores.
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Kroger-Albertsons merger stalled by dual court losses
The two supermarket chains can't go forward with the planned merger until the Federal Trade Commission completes an internal ...
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Kroger's "seamless shopping experience" - why digital and tech spend remains in the corporate basket
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen credits over a decade of digital innovation and implementation for ongoing success.
Kroger CEO gives Albertsons acquisition update, explains future plans
The deal would have a huge impact on the grocery business, including in DFW, where Kroger and Albertsons are power players.
Kroger’s sales growth dinged by lower fuel prices and more — but it says many shoppers ‘feel better’
Supermarket giant Kroger said lower fuel prices and the sale of its specialty-pharmacy business weighed on third-quarter sales, and that it expects fourth-quarter same-store sales to be lower than ...