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Senator Elizabeth Warren expresses concern over Kroger's plan to acquire Giant Eagle

Grocery Dive ·

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  1. 1Senator Elizabeth Warren stated that Kroger's plan to acquire Giant Eagle could increase concentration in the grocery industry and harm consumers.
  2. 2The $1.65 billion deal between Kroger and Giant Eagle is one of three major acquisition proposals raised within the food industry.
  3. 3Senator Warren cited the 2016 merger of Ahold and Delhaize, where nearly 20% of the stores being sold were closed.

So what's the key point?

Senator Elizabeth Warren expressed concern about Kroger's attempt to buy Giant Eagle. This means the grocery market could become too concentrated, which might hurt consumers.

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