Kroger sues FTC to halt merger review, challenging constitutionality of tribunal.

Kroger, the largest US grocery chain, has sued the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to halt its review of Kroger's proposed $25 billion merger with rival Albertsons. Kroger argues that the FTC's in-house tribunal is unconstitutional, claiming it should be resolved in a federal court. The FTC has previously stated that the merger may increase prices for millions of Americans and negatively impact unionized grocery store workers.

August 19, 2024
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