Kroger Co. had big plans in October 2022 when it agreed to acquire Albertsons Cos. Inc. for $24.6 billion, marking the largest US supermarket acquisition history. The deal aimed to merge downtown-based Kroger with Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons and their respective stores. However, after more than two years, no action was taken on this massive transformation plan.
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