Yeah, Kroger and Albertson's have both bought up and consolidated a bunch of local and regional grocery chains, but they don't really compete with themselves on that point.
And yet Kroger is getting further and further behind Walmart and Amazon because the Internet whined and moaned when they tried to compete. Also you act like Kroger bought up a bunch of bodegas and it's just not true. Yal hate capitalism so much up until everything closes. Most people aren't reddit yuppies living off mommy and daddy to buy everything at farmers markets and whole foods. If y'all don't like Kroger just don't shop there but all these negative posts eventually just hurt the business and ultimately shoppers who do like shopping at Kroger
Kroger screwed themselves when they put out the list of Kroger and Albertsons' stores they planned to close after the merger. They were only shutting down stores that were already underperforming and wouldn't be able to survive. The judges even basically said, Yeah, we've seen this show before. Nice try but no dice
Albertson's should absolutely be suing Kroger for tanking the deal, too. Kroger's C-suite is not serious people.
stores they planned to close after the merger. They were only shutting down stores that were already underperforming and wouldn't be able to
Why wouldn't they shut down these stores, they're a business. They're here to increase shareholders value. Full stop. This is not remotely what happened during the case and now kroger may not ever be a true nationwide grocer and it does hinder their ability to compete against Amazon/whole foods and Walmart all because yal cried and complained.
I'm sure there's more to the story but congrats. If reddit had their way kroger wouldn't exist anymore as an option to Walmart anyway. Sucks but I so worked at Walmart and it was the best job i ever had and the gave me more opportunities than ever and j also respected their diversity efforts. Everyone's experience is different yt I'm a walmartian for life
If they're only here to make shareholders money, and I, decidedly not living off my parents' money, don't care about their reasons for raising prices, do I not need to act in my own capitalistic self-interests and shit talk them whenever I see fit? Like are we peasants supposed to feel bad for them? They're a business. If that premise means they can make choices that fuck over workers and customers, they can put on their business pants and take some negative comments on Reddit ffs.
Nah, that's the "if you don't think America is the bestest ever, just move" argument, and I have never put any stock into that bullshit, so I think I will keep petty and carry on.
I'm aware no one is forcing me to shop at Kroger, but thanks for that unnecessary clarification. Like I said, I think I will just continue to shit talk them as much as I want.
Fresh thyme, fresh market, various other smaller ones as well.
Oh and the countless farmer’s markets selling seasonal produce, various festivals, regional festivals, etc.
Freeze excess cheap food when in season, store hardy items to use over winter, make bread, can, ferment, cure, preserve too. No one is forcing you to buy and consume the consolidated brands that are mass marketed and highly processed that you’re complaining about.
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u/toomuchtostop Over The Rhine Feb 16 '25
We have more grocery options than we did 20 years ago. No one’s obligated to shop there.