Proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger draws criticism from Los Angeles city leaders

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The 63 California stores slated to be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers if the merger goes through include 15 Albertsons locations, 31 Vons locations, 16 Pavilions locations and one Safeway.

A proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger is facing opposition from some Los Angeles city councilmembers as they say the move is anti-competitive and could affect grocery prices and employment. Five council members gathered at a Friday morning news conference saying they are 'unequivocally opposed' to the mega-merger which would impact 579 stores, including 63 stores in California, primarily in Southern California.

The 63 California stores to be sold to C&S Wholesale Grocers: Vons — 5671 Kanan Rd, Agoura Hills Pavilions — 9467 W Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills Pavilions — 1110 W Alameda Ave, Burbank Vons — 301 N Pass Ave, Burbank Vons — 820 Arneill Rd, Camarillo Vons — 6951 El Camino Real, Carlsbad Vons — 3439 Via Montebello, Carlsbad Albertsons — 200 E Sepulveda Blvd, Carson Vons — 185 E 17th St, Costa Mesa Pavilions — 11030 Jefferson...

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