This merger affects our small town. We have two grocery stores, one Kroger-owned and the other Albertson-owned. No one knows for sure what we’ll end up with. Any merger lawyers out there?
Not a merger lawyer, but the regulators will sometimes require the merging parties to divest certain assets to maintain a level of competition. But they probably won’t get down to a granular single town level. You could send a letter to the regulator revieing the merger - probably won’t make any difference in the long run, but maybe worth it for the cost of a stamp.
Given the current administration, they are more likely to push for them to open stores in the ghetto.
Thanks Twotone. Fingers crossed that we end up with two stores, with hopefully different owners. Lots of folks here depend on both stores for their livelihood.