Alexander Coolidge

A federal judge has ruled against Kroger 's $25 billion takeover bid for Albertsons , granting a preliminary injunction blocking the deal, which was poised to result in 100 stores in Arizona being sold.

Alexander Coolidge, USA TODAY NETWORK 4 min read A federal judge has ruled against Kroger 's $25 billion takeover bid for Albertsons , granting a preliminary injunction blocking the deal.

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Cincinnati Enquirer Albertsons announced Wednesday it is pulling out of its plans to merge with Cincinnati-based Kroger , citing two court rulings on Tuesday barring the transaction

Cincinnati Enquirer Albertsons announced Wednesday it is pulling out of its plans to merge with Cincinnati-based Kroger , citing two court rulings on Tuesday barring the transaction

Cincinnati Enquirer Two judges, one federal and another in Washington state, ruled on Tuesday against Kroger 's $25 billion takeover bid for Albertsons , granting court orders blocking the deal.

Albertsons announced Wednesday it is pulling out of its plans to merge with Cincinnati-based Kroger , citing two court rulings on Tuesday barring the transaction

Kroger 's $25 billion proposed takeover of rival Albertsons ultimately failed because two judges – one federal and the other from the state of

Publix Super Markets announced plans for a fifth grocery store in Northern Kentucky Thursday.

Antitrust experts say a few core issues prompted the judges to say no the merger, ultimately dooming the deal.