With all the noise surrounding the Kroger-Albertsons merger, one would think that a Kroger spokesperson had recently announced plans for the grocery chain to shutter hundreds of stores or lay off thousands of workers. Nothing could be further from the truth.
As the federal hearing over Kroger's proposed $25 billion acquisition of Albertsons draws to a close, it’s worth remembering that the deal is likely to enhance competition in the grocery market and benefit both consumers and workers.
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