C&S Wholesale Grocers filed a lawsuit against The Kroger Co. on March 18, 2025, alleging that Kroger refused to pay a $125 million termination fee. This fee is related to the failed $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons.
C&S had previously agreed to acquire nearly 600 stores that would have been divested as part of the Kroger-Albertsons deal, a transaction that ultimately fell apart after a federal judge blocked it in December 2024.
This lawsuit adds another layer of legal complexity and potential financial liability for Kroger in the aftermath of the terminated merger. The dispute centers on contractual obligations and the financial consequences of the uncompleted divestiture plan.
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