Why the FTC is Challenging a $25 Billion Supermarket Merger
Episode Date: February 29, 2024The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block a $25 billion merger between two supermarket giants: Albertsons and Kroger.WSJ’s Patrick Thomas unpacks...
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352 episodes transcribedThe Federal Trade Commission is suing to block a $25 billion merger between two supermarket giants: Albertsons and Kroger.WSJ’s Patrick Thomas unpacks...
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