CHICAGO -- Kroger on Tuesday announced 35 stores in Illinois that would be divested in the food giant's planned merger with rival Albertsons.Most of the stores are Mariano's stores, but a few are Jewel-Osco stores. Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.A Kroger spokesperson said none of the stores will close. They would be divested to C&S Wholesale Grocers, the parent company of Piggly Wiggly and Grand Union supermarkets.
, Winnetka Kroger and Albertsons, two of the nation's largest grocers, agreed to merge in October 2022. But in February of this year, the Federal Trade Commission sued to block the merger—saying the $24.6 billion deal could result in higher prices for millions of American consumers.The United Food and Commercial Workers union, which represents 835,000 grocery workers in the U.S.
United Kingdom United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Source: nbcchicago - 🏆 545. / 51 Read more »
35 Illinois Mariano's, Jewel stores to close if Kroger-Albertson's merger proceedsKroger and Albertson's released a full list of all the stores they would sell of if their merger is approved, which includes 35 Mariano's and Jewel Osco stores in Illinois.
Source: ABC7Chicago - 🏆 284. / 63 Read more »
Source: ABC7Chicago - 🏆 284. / 63 Read more »
Source: nbcchicago - 🏆 545. / 51 Read more »
Source: fox32news - 🏆 547. / 51 Read more »