Rodney McMullen, Kroger CEO, Resigns After Board’s Personal Conduct Investigation

The grocery chain said it had investigated its chief executive, Rodney McMullen, and found that his actions were “inconsistent” with its business ethics policy.

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F.T.C. Sues Largest U.S. Alcohol Distributor for Illegal Pricing

The suit, under a long-dormant antitrust law, accuses Southern Glazer’s of charging small businesses “drastically” more than big chains.

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Albertsons Backs Out of Merger Deal and Sues Kroger After Court Rulings

The supermarket chain had tried to join forces with Kroger, but judges sided with federal and state regulators who charged that the merger would reduce competition.

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Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger

The Federal Trade Commission notched a victory in its efforts to block the supermarket merger over concerns about harm to shoppers and workers.

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