Closing arguments in WA trial against Kroger-Albertsons merger …
Oct 24, 2024 · The trial aimed at halting the $24.6 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons is nearing its end as closing arguments were presented in Washington on Tuesday.
Kroger-Albertsons merger in court: 6 key takeaways
Nov 4, 2024 · The supermarket chains focused on broader industry competition. While the FTC and Washington state defined supermarkets as the relevant markets for their challenges — a definition that also included Walmart — Kroger and Albertsons wanted the judges to take a more expansive view of the industry, where competition also includes the likes of Costco, Amazon, Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe’s.
Huge stakes as trial starts in WA’s suit against Kroger-Albertsons merger
Sep 16, 2024 · Seattle Times business reporter. The trial in Washington state’s first-in-the-nation lawsuit against the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger got underway Monday, with each side presenting...
Union rallies against grocery merger as Washington's trial to
Sep 17, 2024 · The battle waged by the state of Washington to stop the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons is now playing out in a King County courtroom. The state filed suit to block the merger,...
Washington AG sues to block Kroger-Albertsons supermarket merger - NPR
Jan 15, 2024 · The Washington attorney general sued Kroger and Albertsons on Monday to block the merger of the two largest supermarket chains in the U.S. He is asking the court to grant a permanent nationwide...
AG Ferguson files lawsuit to block Kroger-Albertsons merger
Jan 15, 2024 · SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit today to block the proposed Kroger-Albertsons grocery merger. Ferguson asserts the proposed merger of the two largest supermarket companies in Washington state will severely limit shopping options for consumers and eliminate vital competition that keeps grocery prices low.
Washington state sues to block proposed Kroger and Albertsons merger …
Jan 15, 2024 · Washington state has sued to block the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons, two of the nation's largest grocery chains. Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed the lawsuit Monday in King County Superior Court.
Washington state wants to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger
Jan 16, 2024 · Washington state is suing to block the proposed $25 billion merger between supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons, warning that if approved it could raise prices and harm consumers.
Washington state sues to block merger of Kroger and Albertsons
Jan 16, 2024 · Washington state's attorney general filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to block Kroger's proposed $24.6 billion deal for Albertsons, saying it would curtail shopping options, endanger jobs...
WA attorney general sues to block Kroger, Albertsons merger
Jan 15, 2024 · Washington state has asked a judge to block a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, arguing that the $25 billion deal would harm consumers and raise prices in a state where the two...