Proposed merger of two Arizona grocery behemoths hits another snag after feds file lawsuit

The Federal Trade Commission filed a federal lawsuit against Fry’s Food parent company Kroger Co. and Safeway/Albertsons parent company Albertsons Co. to block the proposed merger, alleging it would harm consumers by increasing prices.

The Federal Trade Commission filed a federal lawsuit against Fry’s Food parent company Kroger Co. and Safeway/Albertsons parent company Albertsons Co. to block the proposed merger, alleging it would harm consumers by increasing prices.