Massachusetts
Shaw's, Star Market, and what a sale could do to grocery prices
The potential merger of Kroger and Albertsons could have unique effects in Massachusetts, where grocery prices have already risen faster than the rest of the country.
Stores like Shaw’s and Star Market could struggle without a deal to help them compete with the likes of Market Basket and Walmart, analysts say.
Opponents argue that the combination of Kroger and Albertsons Cos., the country’s two largest grocers, wi... [7436 chars]