Kroger Challenges FTC's Authority Over $25 Billion Albertsons Merger

The grocery chain seeks a federal court ruling, calling the FTC's in-house review unconstitutional.

Kroger filed a lawsuit to halt the FTC's administrative review of its proposed merger with Albertsons.
The company argues that the FTC's in-house tribunal is unconstitutional and the matter should be settled in federal court.
Kroger's lawsuit follows the FTC's February suit to block the merger over competition and price concerns.
The merger, valued at $25 billion, aims to create one of the largest grocery chains in the U.S.
Kroger has pledged significant investments to lower prices and improve wages if the merger is approved.