The proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons is the largest in supermarket history, prompting concerns about potential harm to consumers. The FTC has recommended further investigation into grocery store operators' profits, with the agency suing to block the acquisition over fears of price hikes for millions of Americans. Various figures, including a regulatory policy veteran and the president of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, have weighed in on the issue, with differing views on whether the merger should proceed.
.@dbseiden, president and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry argues that AG Kris Mayes shouldn't block the Kroger-Albertsons merger. https://t.co/PRj4JS39iP
The FTC recommended that policymakers look further into profits at grocery store operators. The report comes as the FTC is suing to block Kroger's acquisition of Albertsons over its concerns that the deal would hike prices for millions of Americans https://t.co/Gxrubv9QUJ https://t.co/hlVkGDzcMy
Kris Mayes should hold Kroger and Albertsons accountable, not block their merger https://t.co/fawS0llTFC