Portland judge considers fate of the Kroger-Albertsons supermarket mega-merger

During the closing arguments, lawyers for the U.S. government expressed serious concerns over the potential impact on competition, stating that the merger could lead to higher prices and reduced options for consumers.

Kroger and Albertsons have argued that the merger would allow them to achieve efficiencies and lower prices for consumers, but critics warn it could harm smaller competitors.

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