The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons will likely face questions on how their companies' proposed merger would affect competition and shoppers during a Senate hearing
from elected officials, independent retailers and some union groups over its potential impact on workers’ jobs, as well as on industry competition and food prices for consumers. Some lawmakers in Washington, including Ms. Klobuchar, and state-level officials have said they worry the merger could hinder competition..
The chains have said they expect the regulatory review process to take as long as two years, with the deal closing in early 2024. They have submitted information on the proposed deal to the Federal Trade Commission for review and have said they expect to sell stores to secure approval. In grocery-sector deals,Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen is expected to testify at the Senate hearing.Ms.
A group of state attorneys general has asked Albertsons to delay a $4 billion dividend payment, announced when the companies agreed to their merger, until antitrust officials finished reviewing the deal. The attorneys general have said the dividend could hurt Albertsons’ ability to compete with Kroger and other grocers, particularly if the deal doesn’t go through.
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