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Albertsons terminates merger agreement and initiates legal action against Kroger

Albertsons terminated its $25 billion merger agreement with Kroger on Wednesday, following a court-ordered halt by a federal judge.

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2024 December 11 . 5:07 PM

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Albertsons opted to abandon its planned merger with Kroger, the two leading grocery-store chains in... — Albertsons opted to abandon its planned merger with Kroger, the two leading grocery-store chains in the United States, following a recent court ruling that temporarily prohibited the agreement.

Albertsons terminates merger agreement and initiates legal action against Kroger

"After careful consideration, we've decided to scrap the union plan. It's a hard pill to swallow," expressed Albertsons CEO, Vivek Sankaran, in a statement.

Furthermore, Albertsons took legal action against Kroger, accusing them of violating the contractual agreement. Kroger remained tight-lipped regarding the lawsuit.

This is an evolving situation and we'll keep you updated.

Albertsons is constantly seeking ways to enhance its business operations, as shown by its lawsuit against Kroger. Despite the union plan being scrapped, the company's focus on its core business remains unwavering.