by Mike Duff | Mar 8, 2024 | Retail Articles
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...
by Mike Duff | Feb 26, 2024 | Featured News, Retail Articles
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...
by Mike Duff | Feb 14, 2024 | Retail Articles
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...
by Mike Duff | Feb 7, 2024 | Retail Articles
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...
by Mike Duff | Jan 23, 2024 | Retail Articles
Albertsons Cos. has made its annual call for suppliers of diverse social and ethnic backgrounds to present their unique products to the company’s merchandising team. As part of the Albertsons Cos. Supplier Diversity Program, the company has launched an application...
