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Coverage dated October 12, 2026 to October 14, 2026

Albertsons’ $8 Billion Claim Over Kroger Merger Just The Start Of The Story

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It was the mega deal to end all grocery deals but the fallout from the failed merger of Kroger and Albertsons is about to turn into a multi billion dollar court case.

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  1. Bloomberg

    Albertsons Seeks More Than $9 Billion Over Busted Kroger Deal (opens Bloomberg)

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    Albertsons Cos. is demanding that Kroger Co. pay more than $9 billion for the collapse of what would have been the largest US grocery chain merger in history.

  2. Quartz

    Albertsons is demanding $9.3 billion from Kroger over failed merger (opens Quartz)

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    Lawyers for Albertsons made the demand Monday in Delaware Chancery Court, where a two-week trial is slated later this month

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Albertsons seeks more than $9 billion over failed Kroger deal (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Albertsons sued Kroger, alleging it failed to use “best efforts” to get regulatory approval to their planned merger, which was blocked by a federal court.

  4. Forbes

    Albertsons’ $8 Billion Claim Over Kroger Merger Just The Start Of The Story (opens Forbes)

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    It was the mega deal to end all grocery deals but the fallout from the failed merger of Kroger and Albertsons is about to turn into a multi billion dollar court case.

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