Food control: Kroger discusses merger with Albertsons that could see them form $47B mega-grocer: Critics claim move could raise prices

Kroger discusses merger with rival supermarket Albertsons that could see them form $47B mega-grocer: Critics claim move could raise prices by reducing competition

The two largest US supermarket chains are in talks for a combination

Krogers and Albertsons could announce a deal as soon as this week

The deal will face antitrust scrutiny amid concerns of reduced competition

But the chains may argue their combined scale will lower costs for consumers

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