DENVER — A Colorado court battle that could have major implications for consumers nationwide began Monday.The Colorado Attorney General's Office began its case against the proposed multi-billion dollar merger between Kroger and Albertson's grocery store chains.According to the AG's Office, the two companies already account for more than half of all grocery sales in the state.
'The two grocery chains said the merger is the only way to give traditional grocery stores a fighting chance against growing competition from grocery services from Amazon and Walmart.How would a combined Kroger-Albertsons impact shoppers?According to Jack Buffington from the University of Denver, the potential merger could lead to higher prices in Colorado due to reduced competition.“King Soopers and Walmart are the two largest grocery stores in Colorado, and Safeway is third.
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