Kroger/Albertsons grocery merger halted while trial proceeds

July 25, 2024 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser released the following statement about today’s activity in the state’s lawsuit to block the Kroger/Albertsons merger:

“I am pleased that Kroger and Albertsons agreed to halt their plans to merge until the court rules on the state’s lawsuit to permanently block the grocery merger. This is great news for shoppers, workers, farmers, and other suppliers, who can rest assured that this megamerger will not go into effect during harvest season and while kids are headed back to school. The trial is set to begin on September 30 and my office looks forward to making the case that this merger will eliminate competition and impact food prices, jobs, and consumer choice.”

Files:

Joint Stipulated order for temporary injunctive relief

Proposed stipulated order for temporary injunctive relief

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