
Kroger might give merger ambitions a rest if Albertsons deal fails
What’s next for Kroger if the deal is rejected by the courts? Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen said it might not return to the market for more acquisition attempts. McMullen made few comments about the three antitrust cases concerning its proposed $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons, but reiterated that the combined retailers would “provide…