In December 2024, a proposed $24.6 billion merger between the Kroger Company (Kroger) and Albertsons Companies Inc. (Albertsons) faced a decisive regulatory block by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) due to antitrust concerns. This decision, supported by multiple state attorneys general, highlighted increasing scrutiny over corporate consolidation. Kroger’s chief executive officer was now facing critical strategic decisions amid a rapidly evolving .....more