Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Target and other major grocers saw increased sales of private-label brands during record inflation as more consumers became budget-conscious, and there are now more ...

That acquisition would leave C&S with 579 stores plus access to the Albertsons Signature and O Organics private label brands. "We have reached an agreement with C&S for an updated divestiture ...

Given Albertsons' significant discount to ... it needs to vertically integrate and invest in private-label branding. In the long run, Kroger will likely need significant investment to adapt ...