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Trump says slashing grocery prices will be 'very hard'

President-elect Trump said it would be “very difficult” to lower food prices now that they are rising, but predicted they would go down in the future. in wide range of interviews In an interview with Time magazine, Trump struck a more measured tone than during his campaign. But when asked if his presidency would be […]

Albertsons sues Kroger, terminates massive grocery merger

Albertsons sued Kroger after a U.S. judge blocked the supermarket giant's merger, alleging that Kroger failed to use “best efforts” and take “all actions” to obtain regulatory approval. In addition to a $600 million termination fee, Albertsons is seeking “billions of dollars in damages from Kroger to put Albertsons and its stockholders in a healthy […]

Kroger’s $25B deal to buy grocery rival Albertsons blocked by judge

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the disputed $25 billion merger plan between grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons, but said the merger would likely be struck down if Kroger wins its case with the Federal Trade Commission. I showed my point of view. The FTC argued in a three-week trial in Portland, Oregon, that the […]

Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair: Mass deportation plan will increase grocery costs

Rep. Nanette Díaz Barragan (D-Calif.), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, said mass deportations could cause a spike in spending by American households, including at grocery stores. President-elect Trump has repeatedly promised large-scale deportations of illegal immigrants, which could have a major impact on the workforce. “And what we're seeing with mass deportations is that […]

‘Entitled’ grocery store trend has shoppers raging

Photos of filthy supermarket shelves covered in broken eggs have left shoppers divided over who is to blame. When I run a weekly grocery store in my hometown. woolworth Over the weekend, I witnessed a very disappointing scene. When I approached the egg corner, I expected to be disappointed. Months of egg shortage We've been […]

Democrats call for investigation into grocery prices

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) have called Albertsons and other major grocery chains “predatory” for potentially violating federal law. They are asking government authorities to investigate the matter. warren and schiff wrote a letter They called on Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to investigate whether […]