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Washington state has asked a judge to block a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, arguing the $25 billion deal would harm consumers and raise prices.

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[โ€“] Anticorp 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I thought they were the same company already. Huh

[โ€“] Cort 2 points 10 months ago

Deal started in 2022 but hasn't wrapped up yet. Was expected to wrap up in early 2024.