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Kroger Moves to Acquire Giant Eagle as Aldi Pushes $9 Billion U.S. Expansion

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July 8, 2026

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Kroger Moves to Acquire Giant Eagle as Aldi Pushes $9 Billion U.S. Expansion

Kroger’s 1.65 billion deal to buy Giant Eagle is turning into a new front in the U.S.

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Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jul 3, 2026

Kroger (NYSE: KR) Acquires Giant Eagle For $1.65 Billion In Major Supermarket Expansion

Kroger (NYSE: KR) has agreed to acquire family-owned Giant Eagle for 1.65 billion, adding 197 stores across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Giant Eagle has operated as a family-owned chain since 1931 and generates roughly 9 billion in annual sales, according to Kroger’s official announcement. The transaction is structured as 1.25 billion [] The post Kroger (NYSE: KR) Acquires Giant Eagle For 1.65 Billion In Major Supermarket Expansion appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Cincinnati CityBeat

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kroger to acquire supermarket chain Giant Eagle for over $1.5 billion

Kroger has acquired a major regional competitor for an eye-popping amount of money. Kroger announced Wednesday it has purchased Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle for 1.65 billion. Giant Eagle is a leading family-owned food and pharmacy retailer with approximately 9 billion in annual sales and 197 supermarkets and 11 standalone pharmacies across northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West [] The post Kroger to acquire supermarket chain Giant Eagle for over 1.5 billion appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

Fox Business

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kroger to buy popular grocery and pharmacy retailer in $1.65B

Kroger's 1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle expands its presence across key Midwest and Mid-Atlantic markets as competition intensifies among grocery retailers

Reuters

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kroger to buy grocer Giant Eagle as competition heats up

US grocer Kroger said it would buy regional supermarket chain Giant Eagle in a $1.65 billion deal, strengthening its presence in the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic region amid intensifying competition. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #business #USA #UnitedStates #Kroger #grocery #GiantEagle #market Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4vH2Blf 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 23, 2026

Jio BlackRock Broking applies to IFSCA for operating as broker-dealer & investment advisor in GIFT City

The move comes as GIFT City’s broker-dealer ecosystem continues to expand, with more than 100 registered entities

Inc.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kroger Just Struck a $1.65 Billion Deal to Buy a Family-Owned Grocery Chain. Experts Are Already Sounding the Alarm

The acquisition will hand Kroger control of nearly 200 Giant Eagle supermarkets across the Midwest.

Us Weekly

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· Jun 26, 2026

Hurry! Michael Kors, Shark and Beats Are on Super Sale

Walmart’s sale section right now is our new obsession. The retailer marked down top brands, like Michael Kors, Dyson, Shark, Beats and more. Now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a new bag or skincare routine, or finally grab those home upgrades you’ve been eyeing for months. To help you shop the best []

Bisnow News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kroger Agrees To Acquire Giant Eagle For $1.65B

Supermarket giant Kroger announced a 1.65B deal to acquire Pennsylvania-based grocery chain Giant Eagle, just 18 months after its 25B megamerger with Albertsons fell apart. Kroger's acquisition price includes 1.25B in cash considerations and the...

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 30, 2026

This Pharmaceutical Giant Just Poured $11 Billion on an Acquisition. Time to Buy?

AbbVie knows how to plan ahead.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 8, 2026

China Extends US Soybean Buying Spree as Trade Thaw Continues

China has purchased more US soybeans, extending a wave of buying as agricultural trade between the world’s two largest economies gathers pace.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 25, 2026

FitLife Brands: The Acquisition Of Irwin Naturals Is Already Paying Off

FitLife Brands: The Acquisition Of Irwin Naturals Is Already Paying Off

The Next Web

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· Jul 7, 2026

Toyota moves some Tacoma output to Texas, and Trump claims the credit

Toyota will invest 3.6bn to expand its San Antonio plant and move some Tacoma pickup production from Mexico to Texas. The carmaker announced the plan on Monday, adding a second assembly line, according to CNBC. President Donald Trump quickly claimed the move as proof his trade policy is working. “That’s what tariffs do, properly used,” he [] This story continues at The Next Web

Salon

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· Jun 28, 2026

World Cup visitors love ranch dressing, Bu-cee’s and BBQ

As fans tour US, viral reactions and appreciation for US staples like Buc-ee's, BBQ, the bigger is better culture

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jun 25, 2026

Germany’s Merck to Boost Life-Sciences Business With $11 Billion Bio-Techne Deal

The proposed acquisition will be the company’s biggest deal in more than a decade and represents an early move by new CEO Kai Beckmann to bolster the business.

Kitchn

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· Jun 23, 2026

I’ve Never Seen Prime Deals This Good — Here’s What We’re Buying from Caraway, KitchenAid, and More!

This is not a drill. READ MORE...

The News Letter

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· Jun 29, 2026

Missed Prime Day? MySweetSmile has extended its biggest sale – with up to 59% off and a free whitening pen

If you thought you’d missed out on MySweetSmile’s Prime Day savings, there’s good news – the brand has extended its sale, and some of its biggest discounts are still up for grabs.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

Is China’s biggest daily US soybean order confirmation of Xi-Trump summit pact?

China made its largest daily purchase of soybeans from the United States since November on Wednesday, the latest sign of improving trade ties as Beijing moves towards fulfilling commitments announced after US President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The US Department of Agriculture said private exporters reported sales of 472,000 tonnes of soybeans for delivery to China, the greatest daily export sale to the country since November. “China has a long way to go to reach...

Variety

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· Jun 23, 2026

Walmart to Acquire Vibe.co in Bid to Win More Advertising to Its Platforms

Walmart is one of the nation’s more prominent advertisers, but, increasingly, it’s looking to become a bigger sell of advertising as well. The retailing giant, which offers video-advertising inventory around its stores and via its Vizio TV-manufacturing unit, said Tuesday that it intends to acquire Vibe.co, a platform that allows advertisers to buy and create []

San Antonio Current

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· Jul 7, 2026

Toyota’s San Antonio expansion expected to bring 2,000 jobs — but they come at a cost

Toyota Motor North America officials said Monday that the company is investing 3.6 billion to bring production of its midsize Tacoma pickup truck to San Antonio from Mexico — a shift that would create 2,000 new jobs at its existing plant on the South Side. That move comes at a cost, though. In exchange for adding a [] The post Toyota’s San Antonio expansion expected to bring 2,000 jobs — but they come at a cost appeared first on San Antonio Current.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 10, 2026

Auto review: Ram TRX supertruck is a Swiss Army Saber

BUCHANAN, Michigan — World Cup fans are in awe of America’s retail cornucopia: Buc-ee’s, Walmart, Costco, Waffle House, Cheesecake Factory. Wait until they get a load of the 777-horsepower, 6’ 9” tall 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT pickup with ...

Investing.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kroger to buy retailer Giant Eagle in a $1.65 billion deal

Kroger to buy retailer Giant Eagle in a $1.65 billion deal

E! Online

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· Jul 1, 2026

Anthropologie’s Viral Icon Juice Glass Is Finally on Sale for Just $3

The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here: Anthropologie's extra 50 off sale. It's a good day when our favorite (normally pricey) retailer has an undeniably excellent sale—especially...

Metro

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· Jul 3, 2026

From Maebe to Boots and H&M – here’s everything a shopping expert is buying this weekend

Once again I'm putting my shopping addiction to good use.

Western Standard

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· Jul 12, 2026

Four in 10 Canadian manufacturers moving to US or considering it

A new KPMG survey reveals more than four in 10 (42) manufacturers have moved their production from Canada to the US or are considering doing so.

CBS Sports

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· Jun 21, 2026

2026 U.S. Open prize money, purse: Payouts, breakdown for Wyndham Clark, field from record $22.5 million pool

The USGA increased its purse by 1 million for the 126th playing of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills

WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford

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· Jul 6, 2026

My First Buc-ee's Haul: What I'd Absolutely Buy Again

My First Buc-ee's Haul: What I'd Absolutely Buy Again

ZDNet

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· Jun 22, 2026

Walmart's Prime Day sale is here: Up to 50% off laptops, TVs, smart glasses, and more

Beat the Prime Day rush: Walmart's massive rival sale is here, with great deals on 4K smart TVs, Apple tech, and laptops live now. Shop the best discounts.

Daily NK English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Fruit and vegetables fill North Korea’s markets as prices climb

North Korean markets are stocked with more imported fruit and greenhouse-grown produce than they have been in years, but soaring prices are leaving many shoppers priced out even as the displays look more abundant than ever. According to a Daily NK source in North Hamgyong province, markets in Hoeryong and other cities have recently seen []

Economic Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Mcap of 4 of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 92,995 cr; HDFC Bank, Airtel top gainers

Last week, four major firms experienced a significant market valuation increase of over Rs 92,000 crore, with HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel leading the charge. Despite benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty dipping slightly and breaking their winning streak due to geopolitical tensions and escalating crude oil prices, the markets managed to recover some of those losses towards the end of the trading week.

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