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Columbus, OH

FinanceBuzz

Don’t get caught off guard by the Kroger and Albertsons merger. See if your store is one of the 579 set to close.

Kroger and Albertsons Merger Means 579 Stores Are Closing (Is Yours One of Them?)

Grand Junction, CO

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - One of the largest supermarket chains in the country wanted to expand even more and is suing after being stopped. Kroger was attempting to buy Albertson’s for $25 billion. Now the supermarket chain is suing the federal government after it blocked a proposed merger with one of the chains biggest rivals.

Kroger is suing the federal government

The US Sun

MAJOR grocery chain Kroger promised it would cut the price of food with a $1 billion investment if allowed to merge with Albertsons. The company has been trying to merge with its competitor for nearly two years, but government and customer backlash have prevented it. Facing scrutiny and a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission, […]

Kroger doubles down on grocery promise with new $1 billion change – and it means cheaper items for shoppers

The Associated Press

The largest proposed grocery store merger in U.S. history is going to court. On one side are supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons, which say their planned merger will help them compete against rivals like Costco. On the other side are antitrust regulators from the Federal Trade Commission, who say the merger would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices in a time of already high food price inflation. Starting Monday, a federal district court judge in Portland, Oregon, will consider both sides and decide whether to grant the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction. An injunction would delay the merger while the FTC conducts an in-house case against the deal before an administrative law judge. Kroger, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates 2,800 stores in 35 states, including brands like Ralphs, Smith’s and Harris Teeter. Albertsons, based in Boise, Idaho, operates 2,273 stores in 34 states, including brands like Safeway, Jewel Osco and Shaw’s. Together, the companies employ around 710,000 people.

Kroger and Albertsons hope to merge but must face a skeptical US government in court first

A FUMING shopper has called out a popular grocery retailer for increasing the prices of their produce. The shopper blasted Kroger on a public forum, saying they would boycott the retailer for price-gouging. "Today was the final straw," they tweeted. "The prices here r ridiculous Kroger brands up as much...

‘Today was the final straw’ rages Kroger shopper as ‘ridiculous’ price hikes are ‘beyond gouging’ – and vows to boycott

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

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NewsNinja

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Edmond Thorne

The Florida AG Opened an Investigation into Complaints of Publix Price Gouging in April 2020. Now Publix is Caught Up Again As A Major Southeastern Grocer In A New FTC Pricing Investigation.

Publix & Other Grocers Now Being Investigated by FTC For Price Gouging After Customer Complaints

If you’re planning an end-of-summer barbecue on Labor Day and might need to make a last-minute trip to the store—or simply want to take advantage of the day off for some shopping—it’s a good idea to check store hours before you head out. While some retailers...

These 35 stores will be open on Labor Day, from supermarkets to pharmacies and more

Boys Town, NE

WEKU

The plan would adjust delivery times while keeping a commitment to a maximum five-day delivery for the Ground Advantage program nationwide and a maximum three-day delivery for local first-class mail.

USPS proposes changes to save $3 billion per year, starting in 2025

In its fiscal third-quarter report, Walgreens announced its plans to close a 'significant' amount of stores, acknowledging only 75% of its 8,600 stores were profitable. While no specific stores were tapped for closure yet, more than 2,000 locations could face the chopping block by 2027. This just the latest sign of trouble for the struggling retail pharmacy sector as CVS and Rite Aid both announced large closures in the past year. Watch the video above to learn why U.S. pharmacy chains are fighting for survival.

Why pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS are shuttering locations

A WALMART shopper has become enraged at the store after new extreme security measures, comparing the chain to a lion’s den. The customer posted on Facebook blasting the company for its self-checkout machines, which the shopper claimed is “a breeding ground for false accusations.” “Walking into Walmart is like a cow walking into a lions […]

Walmart customer blasts chain as ‘breeding ground for false accusations’ over security check & compares shoppers to cows

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix has set a record for the most nights with a low temperature of 90 degrees or higher. Climate change is accelerating the number of hot nights more quickly than hot days.

Phoenix heat isn't ceasing at night, either

This article is part of "Where Are They Now?"—an ongoing series in which Franchise Times reporters Megan Glenn and Emilee Wentland catch up with emerging brands. At The Peach Cobbler Factory, there are many options in addition to its namesake dessert. In fact, CEO and co-owner Greg George’s favorite is the peanut butter and jelly “Pudd-N” shake. Co-owner Larry Johnston is more traditional.

Where Are They Now? Peach Cobbler Factory Hits 100 Stores

Entrepreneur

Lauren Chew, founder and CEO of Love+Chew, set out to "change our broken food system" with her first entrepreneurial venture.

Her Side Hustle Landed in Costco and Made $3 Million Last Year Even Though She 'Didn't Know Anything About Running a Business'

Krusteaz making it Krusteazier. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Kroger.) If you’re out shopping and see new products, snap a picture of them, and send them in via an email (theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com) with where you found them and “Spotted” in the subject line. Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something or if they’re new, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED: Krusteaz Brownie and Cupcake Batters

Which grocery stores in the U.S. are the most popular for boomers? YouGov, a global market research and analysis firm, recently set out to answer the question.

Top 14 Best Grocery Stores in America, According to Boomers

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

A proposed merger of two grocery giants, Albertsons and Kroger, goes to court tomorrow in a case that could have big implications for consumers.

Anti-trust lawsuit involving the two biggest grocery retailers starts Monday

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