Kroger and Albertsons grocery mega-merger halted by two courts

Judges in two separate cases blocked the $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons on Tuesday, citing antitrust concerns and consumer protection laws.

The merger, which would create the largest U.S. grocery chain with nearly 5,000 stores and 720,000 employees, faces opposition from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and multiple states.

Critics argue the merger would reduce competition, raise prices, and harm workers, while the companies claim it is essential to compete with giants like Walmart and Amazon, NPR has reported.

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