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Antitrust experts say a few core issues prompted the judges to say no the merger, ultimately dooming the deal.

Kroger’s conduct created frustration and distrust among regulators … and ultimately caused an unprecedented litigation onslaught,” Albertsons claims in a newly unsealed lawsuit.

The biggest “winner” of the failed deal isn't The Kroger Co. or Albertsons Companies, Inc. It's Walmart because the busted merger eliminates Walmart's most viable competitor. The judgment ...

Following the termination of the planned merger of Kroger (KR) with Albertsons (ACI), BofA believes the federal/state court decisions against

The companies’ failed merger is a stark reminder of the risks food retailers face as they position themselves in a rapidly changing market, analysts said.

So, what is Albertsons’ ( ACI) plan in a post-Kroger ( KR) world? Lowering prices is likely top on its list. And to optimize its real-estate footprint, Albertsons ( ACI) could also sell and lease back its stores or continue to close some stores outright.

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If you have some last-minute holiday shopping to do, it isn’t too late to make a run to a store. However, many stores close early on Christmas Eve or are not op