Robert ReichIf the Kroger-Albertsons merger goes through, they will own more than 5,000 U.S. stores.
What's to stop them from continually raising their prices if there's nowhere else to shop?
Albertsons, Kroger, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Jewel-Osco, Pick'n Save, Ralph's, Safeway, Shaws, Star Market, Vons—as well as at least 22 other grocery brands—would all be part of the same chain if the Kroger-Albertsons merger goes through.
The monopolization of America continues.
In your own neighborhood, would you have any grocery stores that would not be owned by the combined company?
mikej@rbreich Food desert.. don't even have a grocery store here and I'm downtown :(
svegress@mikej @rbreich Here, in Canberra, Australia, I have one of the two dominant food stories within walking distance but I also have five flourishing independents and a two weekend markets. The competition is fierce; the level of service and the quality good. I put it all down to good planning in our Territory.
Mike Roach