An Albertsons grocery store is seen at 1219 S Broadway Ave., Thursday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. The Federal Trade Commission on Monday, Feb. 16, 2024, sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans. (Sarah A. Miller/Idaho Statesman via AP, File)
February 26, 2024
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US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher
Kroger and Albertsons, two of the nation’s largest grocers, agreed to merge in October 2022