Kroger, Albertsons to sell off Carrs, Safeway to clear path for merger

Kroger and Albertsons said Friday they will sell 413 stores, including Carrs and Safeway, along with other assets for about $1.9 billion. This sell-off of assets would create more certainty for completing a merger that is opposed by major labor unions and Rep. Mary Peltola, who is in lockstep with the AFL-CIO. The 413 stores … Continue reading Kroger, Albertsons to sell off Carrs, Safeway to clear path for merger