Kroger-Albertsons merger needed to close pricing gap with Walmart, executives testify

Two top Kroger Co. executives took the stand Monday in the antitrust trial seeking to block the grocer’s $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons Cos., arguing the combination is key to competing with Walmart and will not harm consumers. Original article: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/kroger-albertsons-merger-needed-to-close-pricing-gap-with-walmart-executives-testify-3190051/