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Proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons is halted by federal, state judges
A federal judge has temporarily halted a proposed merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons, an action that could scuttle the deal.
The proposed merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the merger.
U.S. District Court Judge Adrienne Nelson issued a preliminary injunction blocking the merge... [4145 chars]