Western states among biggest skeptics of Kroger-Albertsons tie-up

An ASU supply chain management expert discusses how the merger could lead to fewer choices and higher prices for consumers.

In this article published Feb. 27, 2024, on Reuters:

Arizona consumers will see higher prices in the long run with one company controlling over half the supply. Limited number of companies result in decreased choices, increased prices, and decreased quality for customers in the long run.

– Hitendra Chaturvedi, supply chain management professor of practice