The companies this week announced a list of 26 stores across Dallas-Fort Worth that would be sold to New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers as part of the merger.DALLAS — Grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons have already revealed their plan to sell off hundreds of stores across the country as part of their proposed merger, if federal regulators approve the deal.of 26 stores across Dallas-Fort Worth that would be sold to New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers as part of the merger.
"The comprehensive divestiture plan with C&S is critical to bringing the meaningful and measurable benefits of our merger with Albertsons to associates, customers and communities across America," the Kroger statement said."C&S's strong operational focus coupled with its experienced management team and financial resources will position it to successfully operate divested stores for years to come.
The proposed store sales are aimed at satisfying Federal Trade Commission regulators, who have heavily scrutinized the merger between the two companies.the $24.6 billion merger between the grocery giants, saying the lack of competition would lead to higher grocery prices and lower wages for workers.
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