Colorado Attorney General hosts community conversations surrounding Kroger and Albertsons merger
COLORADO, USA (KRDO)-- The Colorado Department of Law is reviewing a proposed merger between the companies that own Safeway and King Soopers to ensure it is legal and fair to customers, workers, farmers, and suppliers.
On October 14, Kroger announced it agreed to purchase Albertsons in a $24.6 billion supermarket merger that would have not only nationwide impacts on consumers but for Colorado consumers as well.
Kroger operates 148 stores in Colorado under King Soopers and City Market banners, and Albertsons operates 105 stores under the Safeway and Albertsons banners—the companies are expected to finalize the merger sometime in early 2024 if approved by state and federal regulators.
In light of these events, Colorado Attorney General, Phil Weiser, is hosting community conversations about the merger’s potential impact on residents and neighborhoods.
July 26's evening events will be held in Colorado Springs and Woodland Park. Details for both are listed below:
Woodland Park
- Date: Wednesday, July 26
- Time: 4-5 p.m.
- Where: Woodland Park Public Library, Large Meeting Room
Colorado Springs
- Date: Wednesday, July 26
- Time: 6-7 p.m.
- Where: Carmel Community School Auditorium
- 1740 Pepperwood Dr., Colorado Springs
For upcoming listening events in your area and/or for residents unable to attend the listening session and who still want to share their thoughts about the pending merger online, click the link here.
