Shooting at Kroger Store near Cincinnati

A suspect and a bystander were shot and injured during a shootout with officers at a Kroger store near Cincinnati. Both are expected to survive.

Kroger and Walt Disney Retail Streaming Deal

Kroger and Walt Disney are in talks to offer Disney+ as a free perk to Kroger Boost members through a retail streaming deal. This move is seen as a way to drive revenue growth and create loyalty among customers. Disney's struggling streaming services have been losing money, prompting the company to explore partnerships like this one.

Antitrust Concerns Over Kroger and Albertsons Merger

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing to block the merger of Kroger and Albertsons, citing concerns about higher prices for shoppers and lower wages for workers. The proposed deal has faced resistance from regulators and unions, with fears that it would lead to increased grocery prices and reduced competition in the market.

Kroger's Attempted Merger with Albertsons Faces Legal Challenges

U.S. regulators and nine state attorneys general are suing to stop the $24.6 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons, citing anticompetitive concerns. The FTC argues that the merger would lead to higher prices, lower quality, and reduced competition. Kroger and Albertsons claim the merger is necessary to compete with big retailers like Amazon and Walmart. The case is likely to go to trial soon.