RL Pro Alert: What the Kroger & Albertsons Deal Means

Rumblings are circulating (as of Oct. 13) of a potential new deal for Kroger to acquire grocery rival Albertsons — a move that could create the country’s largest grocer and compete directly with Walmart’s dominance in the grocery space. Both grocery chains operate multiple banners across the country, and have become staples in many of the local markets they serve.