At a time when a pair of dynamics — more scrutiny of major retail operations by regulators and the growth of retail media — are impacting the marketplace, Walmart has notified two federal antitrust agencies it will withdraw and refile a certain review application...
In announcing fourth quarter financial results, Rodney McMullen, Kroger chairman and CEO, also defended the merger that the company is pursuing with Albertsons Cos., saying it will be good for households in the United States and for employees as well. Company net...
The United States Federal Trade Commission announced it is suing to block the Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Cos. claiming the deal is anticompetitive. Kroger immediately answered with a statement saying blocking the merger would actually...
Beset with criticism and regulatory scrutiny about the possibly anti-competitive results of a merger with Albertsons Co., The Kroger Co. is answering with a declaration of how the company lowered prices after previous mergers. Kroger stated it has invested to lower...
Longtime Costco CFO Richard Galanti is stepping down in March, to be replaced by Gary Millerchip, who has been chief financial officer at The Kroger Co. According to Costco, Galanti will remain with the company through January 2025 as an advisor and continue serving...
