This will lead to higher prices at the grocery stores since there won't be as much competition. Kroger will have an monopoly on the grocery market. Should not be allowed.

I don't like Fred myer, to big and for its size not much of a selection. I like Safeway the best because of variety. We don't need another big chain. If this merger is allowed all we have left is 2 big chain stores and prices will probably go up when they shutdown the smaller Safeway and Albertson

Mergers always seem to mean higher prices, so I am against them in general.

Concern that a merger will likely increase prices, but in this current economy, there are so many factors in play.

not a good idea ..Kroger has horrible selection and seems like they've been phasing out a lot of name brands...

Kroger has always been cheaper than Albertsons so I see a drop in prices in the future.