DENVER — After three weeks of testimony, closing arguments were heard Friday in the Colorado antitrust trial regarding the planned nationwide merger of Kroger and Albertsons.
Though Kroger only operates 11 grocery stores in Alabama, it has a significant presence in the Tennessee Valley. Area locations include stores in Huntsville (four locations), Madison, Decatur and Hartselle.
The trial in Colorado could have national implications for the nearly $25 billion merger, which would also incorporate brands such as King Soopers, Fred Meyer, Jewel-Osco, Tom Thumb and Vons into a single ownership group…