I live in Chicago and this merger would be very detrimental to both our workers and consumers. Our largest grocery chain is Jewel, which is owned by Albertsons. Another large chain is Mariano’s which is owned by Kroger. In some areas of the city, Jewel and Mariano’s each have stores in close proximity. Certainly stores will be closed if …
I live in Chicago and this merger would be very detrimental to both our workers and consumers. Our largest grocery chain is Jewel, which is owned by Albertsons. Another large chain is Mariano’s which is owned by Kroger. In some areas of the city, Jewel and Mariano’s each have stores in close proximity. Certainly stores will be closed if this merger is approved.
Mariano’s used to be a family run group of stores which had high quality items and other unique offerings. Once the stores were sold to Kroger, most of that uniqueness disappeared and it became a second class alternative. But, we still had Jewel, or as we locals say “The Jewel”, which is solid and dependable. With Kroger at the helm we would surely face store closings and the downgrading of the offerings at former Jewel locations.
None of this is good for Chicago consumers or workers.
I live in Chicago and this merger would be very detrimental to both our workers and consumers. Our largest grocery chain is Jewel, which is owned by Albertsons. Another large chain is Mariano’s which is owned by Kroger. In some areas of the city, Jewel and Mariano’s each have stores in close proximity. Certainly stores will be closed if this merger is approved.
Mariano’s used to be a family run group of stores which had high quality items and other unique offerings. Once the stores were sold to Kroger, most of that uniqueness disappeared and it became a second class alternative. But, we still had Jewel, or as we locals say “The Jewel”, which is solid and dependable. With Kroger at the helm we would surely face store closings and the downgrading of the offerings at former Jewel locations.
None of this is good for Chicago consumers or workers.