Higher prices are going to be had due to tepid responses to inflation, which is still 3.9% y/y. And considering that Al-Krog will still need to compete w/the likes of @Walmart @Publix and Costco, it's unlikely they can sit back and let customer experience degrade too much.

Long time coming. Glad FTC is suing.

In oklahoma name brand bread is 3.89 Major network Videos show 6.69 a shrinkflation on name brand bread a loaf No excuse for doubling the price. Not transport for sure.

This legal challenge underscores concerns about the potential impact of the Kroger and Albertsons merger on prices and workers.

Curious how Al-Krog defends it

Spot on. This merger has no economic merit nor benefit to any stakeholder besides c-suite executives.