US grocer, Boise-based, second-largest supermarket chain by stores
A growing class-action suit accuses major gas retailers of using Kalibrate's AI pricing to coordinate higher gas prices across more than 1,700 California stations. The suit cites six-cent average increases, up to 30 cents in dense Kalibrate usage areas, and potential billions in annual driver costs.
Kroger has reached an agreement to acquire Giant Eagle. The board has approved the transaction, which is expected to close in 2027 after regulatory clearance. The deal includes cash and liabilities, with divestitures anticipated to satisfy regulators. Kroger plans to leverage Giant Eagle’s strength in fresh products and loyalty as it expands into adjacent markets.