U.S. sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons

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. / ANN ARBOR NEWS FILE PHOTO VIA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS / ED PEVOS

The Federal Trade Commission sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, the parent company of Shaw’s and Star Markets, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans.  The FTC filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Oregon on Monday. It was

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