ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
In October 2022, grocery store companies Kroger and Albertsons announced the two would merge.
However, that $24.7 billion merger proposal hit a hurdle in February, when the Federal Trade Commission sued to block it. Several states, including New Mexico have joined the lawsuit.
Kroger and Albertsons announced the two amended its agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers. That company will see 579 stores become under C&S ownership.
Nine of those stores being sold are in New Mexico. Below is a list of which stores will be seeing changes, including four located in Albuquerque.
New Mexico grocery stores affected by merger
Albertsons, 12201 Academy Road NE, AlbuquerqueAlbertsons, 1625 Rio Bravo Boulevard SW, AlbuquerqueAlbertsons, 8100 Ventura Street NE, AlbuquerqueAlbertsons, 7101 Wyoming Boulevard NE, AlbuquerqueSafeway, 3540 East Main Street, FarmingtonSafeway, 730 West Main Street, FarmingtonAlbertsons, 2351 Main Street, SE, Los LunasAlbertsons, 4300 Ridgecrest Drive, Rio RanchoAlbertsons, 710 A Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
An Albertsons Companies statement said no frontline workers will lose employment and store closures will not happen due to the merger.
“C&S is a well-capitalized industry leader in wholesale grocery supply — currently serving more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, retail chain stores, and military bases — with a strong track record as a successful grocery retailer. Their purchase of these assets — along with the associates who will transition to C&S post-close — will enable their company to be one of the leading grocery retailers in the United States, providing communities and consumers with even more choices and access to fresh, affordable food options.
“Both C&S and Kroger have each committed that no frontline workers will lose their jobs and no stores will close as a result of the merger. Furthermore, associates will also continue to receive the competitive wages and benefits that they do today, maintaining their pay, health, and wellness plans, and all collective bargaining agreements where they are in place.”
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