Washington state sues to block proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons grocery chains
In a statement Monday, Kroger said it was delaying its timeline for closing the $25 billion deal due to ongoing dialogue with regulators, including state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission.
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