Kroger and Albertsons defend merger plan in federal court against US regulators’ objections

A lawyer for Albertsons told a federal judge that the company might have to lay off workers and close stores if its merger with Kroger isn’t allowed to proceed.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Supermarket chain Albertsons told a federal judge Monday that it might have to lay off workers, close stores and even exit some markets if its planned merger with Kroger isn’t allowed to proceed.

The two companies proposed what would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history in October 2022. But the Federal Trade Commission sued to prevent the $24.6 billion deal, alleging it would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices in a time

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