Kroger and Albertsons head to court to defend merger plan against regulators’ objections
The largest proposed grocery store merger in U.S. history is going to court.
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Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection days after closing dozens of restaurants
Red Lobster, the casual dining chain that won fans with inventions like popcorn shrimp and “endless” seafood deals, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Kroger, Albertsons — still hoping to merge — agree to sell more stores to satisfy regulators
The companies now plan to sell 579 Kroger and Albertsons stores in markets where they overlap to C&S Wholesale Grocers, a New Hampshire grocery supplier and operator, for $2.9 billion....
U.S. sues to block Kroger-Albertsons merger, saying it could push prices higher
FTC sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans.
Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so
Are robot waiters the future? It’s a question the restaurant industry is increasingly trying to answer. Many think the waist-high machines are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages.
Home Depot says it will raise pay for U.S., Canadian workers
Home Depot said Tuesday it’s investing $1 billion in wage increases for its U.S. and Canadian hourly workers.
Chipotle looks to hire 15,000 amid continuing labor shortage
Restaurants are beginning the new year with a recurring problem: labor shortages.
Four Colorado Starbucks join nationwide walkout; Boulder store seeks to unionize
Starbucks workers at more than 100 U.S. stores, including four in Colorado, went on strike Thursday in their largest labor action since a campaign to unionize the company’s stores began...
Kraft Heinz recalling contaminated Capri Sun juice pouches
Kraft Heinz is recalling thousands of pouches of Capri Sun in the U.S. after some cleaning solution accidentally mixed with the juice on a production line.
Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise
U.S. demand for grocery delivery is cooling as prices for food and other necessities rise.