Kroger and Albertsons Merger Dispute Goes to Trial

Dear Client:   The day has finally come for Kroger and Albertsons to face off in court. The two grocery outlets headed to the Delaware Chancery Court on Monday for a planned 10-day bench trial in front of Vice Chancellor Lori Will, reports the Financial Times.   QUICK REFRESHER. Recall, the two, top-five grocers announced plans in late 2022 to merge in a $24.6 billion deal, which was quickly met with antitrust concerns. The Federal Trade Commission as well as several states