Second pre-trial hearing in Kroger-Albertsons merger case set for Wednesday morning

Name: Second pre-trial hearing in Kroger-Albertsons merger case set for Wednesday morning
Uploaded: 2024-09-25T09:25:00-0600
Duration: 34 s
Description: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit back in February with the hopes of permanently blocking the $25 billion merger, claiming it would eliminate competition and raise prices. In July, a district judge issued an order to temporarily block the deal. The trial is expected to begin Sept. 30.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit back in February with the hopes of permanently blocking the $25 billion merger, claiming it would eliminate competition and raise prices. In July, a district judge issued an order to temporarily block the deal. The trial is expected to begin Sept. 30.