Overview

• Kroger and Albertsons plan to sell 579 stores, six distribution centers, and a dairy plant to C&S Wholesale Grocers.
• The merger aims to better position the companies against competitors like Walmart and Amazon.
• Regulators and unions argue the merger could harm consumers and workers by reducing competition and driving up prices.
• The Federal Trade Commission and several state attorneys general have filed lawsuits to block the merger.
• Kroger and Albertsons assert that the merger will lead to higher wages, expanded benefits, and long-term job security for employees.