The proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, described as the biggest in supermarket history, is under scrutiny amid concerns over its potential impact on consumers. Senator Casey, alongside other Democrats, has been vocal about the issues of "greedflation and shrinkflation," terms highlighting corporate practices of raising prices to boost profits at the expense of consumers. This comes as US regulators, particularly the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), have recommended that Congress investigate profits at grocery store operators, which have remained high since the pandemic. The FTC's concerns extend to the Kroger/Albertsons deal, with the agency suing to block the merger, fearing it could lead to higher prices for millions of Americans. The agency's stance is supported by a recent report confirming suspicions that large grocery chains have exploited the pandemic to protect market share and maximize profits, thereby contributing to soaring grocery prices.