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Albertsons Companies accelerates restructuring with Texas store closures and 295 layoffs following failed $24.6 billion Kroger merger, as the 2,200-store chain pivots to standalone survival strategy amid mounting financial pressure from retail giants Walmart and Costco
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AndyHOct 11, 2024

#krogermerger

This merger would leave Los Angeles with ONE major grocery store chain.

Kroger, parent of Ralphs and Food for Less.

Albertsons, parent of Safeway, who is the parent of Vons and Pavilions.

There is Gelsons and Whole Paycheck, err Foods.

Smart and Final is good, but is limited in their variety.

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-10-09/column-albertsons-will-pay-millions-to-settle-charges-that-it-cheated-customers-shouldnt-that-kill-its-merger-plan

Hiltzik: How can we assess Albertsons' integrity

Albertsons is paying $3.9 million to settle a federal-state lawsuit that accused it of ripping off shoppers. What does that tell us about its promise that its big merger will lead to lower prices?

Los Angeles Times