Statement From National Grocers Association President and CEO Greg Ferrara on the Kroger-Albertsons Merger Ruling

“Main Street America has been decimated over the years, losing locally owned grocery stores, pharmacies, and hardware stores. Antitrust laws provide important guardrails to help keep markets free and open, but when enforcers fail to do their jobs, the system breaks down and our communities suffer.”

Albertsons Demands Billions from Rival Kroger After Terminating Merger Bid

The formal termination ends a two-year effort by the chains to combine, which regulators argued would lead to higher prices for shoppers.

Mondelez Made a Takeover Approach for Hershey

Hershey hired advisors to help it respond to the interest, said one of the people. Mondelez made the approach shortly after Hershey reported third-quarter earnings that missed analyst expectations last month, said the person.

Kroger/Albertsons Merger Temporarily Halted

July 29, 2024 Lindsey Grewe, KKTV

The controversial Kroger/Albertsons merger has temporarily been halted. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser released a statement in response Thursday morning.

Upshop and Invafresh Unite to Transform Global Food Retail Technology

July 11, 2024 Upshop

The merger of Upshop and Invafresh is set to transform the landscape of food retail technology. The combined Upshop organization offers the first global retail enterprise operating platform built for the complexities of food. The platform will be used by more than 400 retailers in 35 countries, operating in over 50,000 stores, and affecting millions of associates and shoppers every day.