Boise-based Albertsons runs about 2,200 stores in 34 states, including the Jewel-Osco and Safeway brands. ... which represents 835,000 grocery workers in the U.S. and Canada, ...

Colorado has filed a lawsuit to block the Kroger-Albertson's merger, leaving the future of 35 Illinois Mariano's and Jewel grocery stores uncertain.

Federal judge to hear arguments in Kroger-Albertsons merger case 01:57. CHICAGO (CBS) --Kroger and Albertsons – the parent companies of the Mariano's and Jewel grocery store chains, respectively ...