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US FTC To Block $25bn Kroger-Albertsons Supermarket Deal

The US Federal Trade Commission and eight states said they are suing to block supermarket chain Kroger's $24.6 billion deal to buy smaller rival Albertsons...

Target Considering New Paid Membership Programme: Report

Target is weighing a new paid membership programme for its customers similar to Amazon and Walmart, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar wi...

Costco Names Former Kroger Executive Gary Millerchip As New Finance Chief

Costco Wholesale Corporation has appointed Gary Millerchip as its new chief financial officer and executive vice president, effective 15 March 2024.

Kroger To Focus On ‘Responsible’ AI Development

US retailer Kroger has emphasized its commitment to building and retaining customer trust by engaging in responsible AI development.

Kroger, Albertsons Need More Time To Close Proposed Merger

Grocers Kroger and Albertsons have said that they plan close their proposed $24.6 billion (€22.5 billion) merger in the first half of Kroger's fiscal...

Lawmakers Call On US Regulator To Thwart Kroger-Albertsons Deal

Six US lawmakers wrote to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) expressing their opposition to the proposed $24.6-billion acquisition of grocery chain operato...

Kroger Cuts Annual Sales Forecast On Choppy Grocery Demand

Kroger has cut its annual sales forecast, pinched by moderating food and grocery prices at a time when volumes have come under pressure from consumers keep...