Attorney General Phil Weiser statement on the proposed Kroger/Albertsons merger

Oct. 14, 2022 (DENVER)—Attorney General Phil Weiser released the following statement regarding the proposed merger between Kroger, the parent company of King Soopers, and Albertsons, which operates Safeway stores in Colorado:

“As Colorado’s attorney general, I take very seriously our department’s responsibility to review mergers that threaten Colorado consumers. At a time of rising food prices, the possibility of undue consolidation in the grocery business raises serious concerns particularly since King Soopers and Safeway have a large footprint in Colorado. My department and I will closely monitor and review this proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons to ensure it does not harm consumers or workers.”

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