THE FRIDAY 5: Kroger-Albertsons Merger Falls Apart; Introducing the Retailer of the YearNew stores from Trader Joe’s and Wegmans also gained attention this week Independent Grocers Applaud FTC’s Enforcement of Robinson-Patman ActNGA believes reviving antitrust law sends “unambiguous warning” to big chains Kroger Reveals $7.5B Share Buyback Program In wake of scuttled merger, grocer doubles down on lower prices, higher wages Is Walgreens Seeking a Sale? Reports surface that company has approached PE firm Ollie’s Buying Up Big Lots Leases; New CEO to Take Reins in February Bargain outlet reported 7.8% increase in revenue for Q3 as it continues to expand its store count Albertsons Terminates Merger Agreement, Sues Kroger for Breach of Contract CEO Vivek Sankaran says grocer is in strong financial condition and ready to create long-term value Kroger-Albertsons Merger Cannot Move Forward in Washington State Judge’s ruling comes shortly after decision announcement in FTC case Federal Judge Blocks Merger Deal Between Kroger and Albertsons Ruling brings major win for FTC Is a Mega-Merger Between Mondelēz and Hershey in the Works? Deal between snacks and sweets companies could be valued at $50B THE FRIDAY 5: Grocers Grapple With Salmonella Outbreak; Food Lion President Retiring ALDI’s Charcuterie Chalet, Walmart’s holiday meal deal also made news this week 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
