Krogers/Albertsons Merger

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• The proposed Kroger/Albertsons merger is currently under consideration by the Federal Trade Commission. 
• Walmart and Amazon have radically transformed the grocery industry. 
• Full-service grocers like Kroger (Fred Meyer) and Albertsons (Safeway & QFC) are facing growing competition and have been losing market share. 
• The merger is critical to help them stay competitive and prevent downsizing.
• Under the merger, the combined operations would preserve Kroger’s position as the fourth largest grocer in the country - helping them keep neighborhood and rural supermarkets in operation.
• Kroger has committed they will not close any stores (including pharmacies), distribution centers or manufacturing facilities or lay off any frontline associates as a result of the merger. 

Originally posted by Milton-Freewater Chamber Downtown Alliance via Locable