Kroger Fights Suit by Albertsons Over Failed $24.6 Billion Deal March 26, 2025 By Sabrina Willmer and Jaewon Kang Kroger Co. is fighting back against a lawsuit brought by Albertsons Cos. over its failed $24.6 billion takeover of the...
Walmart’s DEI Compromise Holds Lessons for Corporate America December 17, 2024 By Jeff Green and Jaewon Kang “Robby Starbuck has viewed your profile.” The LinkedIn alerts for Walmart Inc. executives started appearing on Nov. 18, offering an...
Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal Blocked by Judges December 12, 2024 By Leah Nylen and Jaewon Kang A federal judge blocked Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos., finding the takeover would lessen competition for US...
Walmart, World’s Biggest Retailer, Will Curb Diversity Efforts November 26, 2024 By Jeff Green and Jaewon Kang Walmart Inc. is reversing course on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, joining a growing list of businesses retreating on DEI...
Lowe’s Scraps Some DEI Policies as Activist Claims a New Win August 27, 2024 By Jeff Green and Jaewon Kang Lowe’s Cos. is scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, the latest American company to end such initiatives following...
FTC Sues to Block Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal February 27, 2024 By Leah Nylen and Jaewon Kang The US Federal Trade Commission, eight states and Washington DC sued to block Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons...