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Is Kroger's Admission of Price Gouging a Warning Sign for Shoppers? Answers: https://lnkd.in/gmwsPr89 #Kroger #PriceGouging #AlbertsonsMerger #ConsumerRights Hey, everyone! ?? Have you heard the latest buzz about Kroger? They've been open about their price gouging practices, and honestly, it raises some big alarms! ?? Here's the scoop: Kroger's Admission: They’ve admitted to price gouging, which makes the entire situation with their merger with Albertson's even more concerning. Consumer Impact: If these two giants come together, it could mean higher prices and fewer choices for us consumers. ?? Merger Concerns: Many believe this merger shouldn’t be allowed, especially given their recent acknowledgment of unfair pricing. So what do you think? Should we let this merger go through? I believe it could hurt us more than help. Here are some points to consider: A Monopoly on Groceries?: Will a merger create a supermarket monopoly, limiting our options? Raising Prices: If they’ve admitted to price gouging, what else could they potentially do once they’re merged? Community Impact: Smaller, local grocery stores could be pushed out — how does that affect your neig...

Will the historic U.S. supermarket merger pass federal scrutiny? Answers: https://lnkd.in/gvkiDbXN #SupermarketMerger #GroceryShopping #FoodIndustry #FederalJudge Hey everyone! ?? Have you heard the latest buzz? The **largest supermarket merger in U.S. history** is currently with a federal judge. It’s pretty monumental and could change the way we shop for groceries! ?? Here's what’s going down: - **What This Means**: If this merger goes through, it could reshape the grocery landscape, affecting prices, options, and where we shop. - **Impact on Shoppers**: You might wonder how this affects your shopping experience, from product variety to pricing strategies. - **The Legal Aspect**: A federal judge will be making decisions that could impact economies of scale within the supermarket industry. ? I'm really curious to know what you think about this massive move in the supermarket world! Will it create better deals for consumers or lead to less competition? ?? ?? Let's get a discussion going! - **Have you ever experienced a big change in your local grocery store?** - **What tips do you have for navigating potential shifts in supermarket ...

Over the last few months, we have seen several companies and big retailers filing for bankruptcy. But, there’s something you might be surprised to learn: Many shopping center REITs are doing just fine. Why? Because these landlords work hard to put themselves in the best locations and choose properties where heavy traffic is predicted. Another reason is that these shopping centers are anchored by leading grocery providers like Safeway on the West Coast or Publix in the Southeast. So, even if smaller tenants come and go, these REITs continue to thrive. If you have been considering investing in these shopping center REITs, don’t be fooled by the seemingly shaking retail landscape. In fact, I see good things for them this year (including maybe some merger and acquisition activity) so keep your eyes peeled as I update you! Want to learn more about shopping center REITs? DM me today! #investing #business #success #motivation #future

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Kroger Albertson's merger Wondering people's general thoughts on this? One of the largest retail mergers ever. The acquisition affects nearly 5,000 stores nationwide. Affects some 700,000 employees at both companies, representing one out of six of all U.S. supermarket, supercenter and warehouse club workers. It seems to me alot of power in one buying and quality control organization for American peoples food choices. Yes, the large enterprise model can provide efficiency and to a degree negotiating power across the supply chain... Yes, people can come around the table to contract the deal. Can quality, choice, risk mitigation, and sustainabile business practices happen without consolidation? From a health and safety perspective it seems contrary. The transaction size alone is defined on base costs that are at an all time high. The proposed deal The rivals' combined $170 billion food sales are nearly a fifth of America's $1 trillion grocery market.

What a week in the Kroger Albertsons Companies merger timeline... Both retailers spent the last 2+ years pleading for the courts approval to merge and compete in an evolving marketplace and provide their shoppers a great selection of affordable groceries with great service. Fast forward to today and not only is the merger dead, but both retailers are headed back to court. This time as opponents, each claiming a breach of the merger agreement, with Kroger refusing to pay the termination fee and Albertsons wanting not just the $600M break-up fee, but billions from Kroger. This comes at a time where consumers continue to feel macro-economic pressures and are looking to their local grocery retailers for relief. Public opinion, accompanied with political commentary regarding inflation, grocery prices and alleged price gouging, has resulted in a significant loss of trust in grocery retailers. I believe what consumers want is simple: they want to affordable groceries, reliable products/supply and they want their retailer of choice to value their dollar. As this merger saga takes a new twist and Albertsons & Kroger seem headed for more distractions and legal fees, both companies need to be asking themselves "how does this help our shoppers?" Over the coming months, I hope to see a shift in rhetoric and action from both retailers back to the core fundamentals of our industry: Price - how will Kroger/Albertsons help secure affordable and competitive prices for their shoppers where they shop? Promotion - how will each leverage various strategies and tactics to provide their shoppers great opportunities to save money and try new and exciting products? Product - can shoppers rely on their local stores to not only have the products they want, but to find value and options that fit their needs? Place/Merchandising - how are they meeting consumers needs when and where they are, both in-store and online? This is how they will compete and regain trust with their shoppers and in the marketplace. At RecorGroup, we continue to work with our partners on these core fundamentals and position ourselves as strong partners to both Albertsons Companies and Kroger to help them succeed as leaders in the grocery marketplace. Now more than ever we need the collective CPG community to regain focus, get back to the core fundamentals of our business and help the millions of shoppers across the US find a affordable groceries and amazing products at the retailers they have grown to love. #CPG #Kroger #Albertsons #Merger #FTC #GroceryIndustry

Our CEO and Founder, Deborah Weinswig 韋葆蘭, shared her insights in a critical discussion with Bloomberg around the evolving definition of grocery stores as the industry assesses the implications of Kroger’s $24.6 billion deal to buy Albertsons Cos. As consumer shopping behaviors continue to undergo significant shifts, the notion of a traditional supermarket is being re-examined. As Weinswig emphasized, “There needs to be an update on how we define who is a grocer and what are groceries.” The Kroger-Albertsons merger raises fundamental questions about consumer behavior and retail’s future. As the industry evolves, understanding how grocery shopping habits have changed—and will continue to change—is key to grasping the complexities of this deal and the broader implications for the market. Learn more in this article by Bloomberg: https://lnkd.in/ds3pTrXk #RetailInnovation #ConsumerBehaviour #Retailtrends

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen gives an Albertsons update, talks about Kroger's future plans if the acquisition doesn't go through and discusses key drivers of 3Q earnings. https://bizj.us/1qmmp9

The convenience store industry is becoming less convenient for mom-and-pop owners. ? The proposed merger between Circle K's parent company and 7-Eleven's owner isn't just another deal – it's a harbinger of a seismic shift in an industry that is still dominated by mom-and-pop stores. ? For me, the real story isn't just about two giants merging and the FTC’s scrutiny of the deal, it's about the survival of 60% of stores still independently owned by small businesses. Will convenience stores be able to remain predominantly mom-and-pop owned? ? Likely, not.?According to a recent WSJ article, consolidation looms over the convenience store industry.?As electric vehicles gain ground and margins on fuel shrink, it seems scale is becoming a necessity. ? Perhaps the mom-and-pop business owners will join together to scale, while retaining their independence.?Will private equity jump in to facilitate this? ? Regardless, it seems like M&A activity will be on the rise in the convenience store industry. While I generally favor market efficiency, I’m rooting for the mom-and-pop business owners.? ? (See WSJ article link in comments) #MergersAndAcquisitions #ConvenienceStores #BusinessStrategy

In today's Retail Cities #5in5 I take a look at the fallout from the Kroger/Albertsons merger ending... I used a 1962 "45" (anyone under 35 ask your parents!) to symbolize the FTC's somewhat dated understanding of the food retail competitive landscape revealed in this ruling...but also the degree to which the strategic myopia of the supermarket channel contributed to it! Also, spend a little time on one of the core #retail and #commerce themes for 2025 - scale is back! Despite this merger not going through both regulatory and business dynamics should rekindle the relationship between scale, agility and success. Finally - like many breakups - this may not be great for anyone short-term. Retailers, shoppers and the unions that fought to stop this merger probably all get hurt by this outcome....