Albertson’s plans to buy majority stake in Rite Aid

The grocery company Albertson’s, owner of Safeway and several other supermarket chains, plans to buy a majority stake in Rite Aid. The combined company will have 4,900 locations across 38 states and the District of Columbia. Company executives cited Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods as one reason for the deal. After the acquisition, the combined… » Read More

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