Ohio grocer Kroger announces $1.65 billion deal to purchase Giant Eagle

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: July 6, 2026

Words: 683

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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The Ohio-based grocery chain Kroger announced plans Wednesday to purchase one of its competitors, Giant Eagle, for $1.65 billion. The Pennsylvania-based retailer has more than 200 locations stretching from Maryland to Indiana. The deal is expected to close next year and still needs federal approval to go forward.

In a press release Kroger CEO Greg Foran praised Giant Eagle as a “high-quality regional grocer” and touted its “fresh products, pharmacy, private label and customer …

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