Kroger

Kroger's Ceo and Chairman Rodney McMullen has resigned effective immediately after an internal investigation into his personal conduct.

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns in wake of behavior investigation

Kroger agrees to pay $110M in Kentucky opioid settlement

Kroger agrees to pay $110M in Kentucky opioid settlement

Trump is appointing Andrew Ferguson as the next FTC chair, replacing antitrust firebrand Lina Khan. Both are Big Tech skeptics.

Trump’s FTC pick expected to stay tough on Big Tech but relax on mergers

Grocery chain Albertsons is suing Kroger for billions in damages for not doing enough to get regulatory approval for the $25 billion merger.

Albertsons sues Kroger, terminates $25 billion merger

A U.S. district judge blocked a $25 billion bid by Kroger to takeover Albertsons in a victory for the Federal Trade Commission.

Kroger and Albertsons’ $25 billion mega-merger blocked by federal judge

After four years of aggressive antitrust enforcement by the Biden administration, what does it look like under President Trump?

How Trump 2.0 could change the landscape of Big Tech antitrust

Toxic-Free Future has released its 2024 Retailer Report Card just in time for holiday shopping.

Top US retailers in toxic ‘Hall of Shame’ ahead of holidays

Dozens arrested in pro-Palestinian protests at top colleges across the states; day two of Trump's trial testimony unfolds.

Protests lead to arrests across college campuses

The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Monday, Feb. 26, to block Kroger’s $25 billion bid to acquire Albertsons, arguing that the merger would eliminate competition, raise prices for consumers and lower wages for workers. A group of nine attorneys general from different states has joined the FTC’s complaint, indicating broad opposition to the merger.

FTC sues to block $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons deal

The details of a proposed plan to release hostages and pause the fighting in Gaza have been unveiled. And — a historic donation allows students at one medical school to attend tuition-free. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

Biden hopes for Gaza pause by next week as Hamas reviews deal: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 27, 2024