FTC sues to block $24.6B Kroger-Albertsons grocery merger

By Grace Barbic gbarbic@lawbulletinmedia.com

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By Douglas N. Masters and Seth A. Rose

Douglas N. Masters is a partner at Loeb & Loeb LLP. He litigates and counsels clients primarily in intellectual property, advertising and unfair competition and co-chairs the intellectual property protection group. dmasters@loeb.com Seth A. Rose, also a partner at the firm, counsels clients on initiatives in advertising, marketing, promotions and media. srose@loeb.com

Posted February 27, 2024 11:33 AM

A bread route salesman loads bread outside an Eagle Rock Albertsons store in Los Angeles. The Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans. — AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, FileThe Federal Trade Commission sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and …

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