FTC sues to prevent massive Kroger-Albertsons merger

The FTC claims the merger will impair competition and raise prices.

The FTC and the attorneys general of eight states are suing in federal court to block a $25 billion merger between grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons. If the merger goes ahead it will be the largest to have ever occurred in the industry.

The suit is now being heard before District

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