Kroger's $1.65 billion acquisition of regional grocery chain Giant Eagle could mean higher prices, worsening labor conditions and an expansion of corporate surveillance, according to a new report from the American Economic Liberties Project.
Why it matters: Giant Eagle is a dominant player in Northeast Ohio's grocery market, trailing only Walmart in market share as recently as 2024.
The acquisition would give Kroger control of its stores and, perhaps more importantly, its customer data.
