What is the main topic of the article?

• Kroger's expansion into Europe

• Albertsons' new product line

• The financial status of Kroger

• The merger between Kroger and Albertsons

Which organization is trying to block the merger?

• The Environmental Protection Agency

• The Department of Justice

• The Securities and Exchange Commission

• The Federal Trade Commission

What is the proposed value of the Kroger and Albertsons merger?

• $10 billion

• $5 billion

• $24.6 billion

• $50 billion

What is one of the main arguments Kroger and Albertsons use to justify the merger?

• Lowering prices to compete with Walmart and Amazon

• Increasing the number of stores

• Expanding into international markets

• Reducing employee wages

Which states have joined the FTC's lawsuit against the merger?

• Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana

• Arizona, California, and Oregon

• Texas, Florida, and New York

• Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi

What is the concern if Kroger and Albertsons no longer compete?

• Higher food prices

• More store openings

• Lower product quality

• Increased employee benefits

What is the role of C&S Wholesale Grocers in the merger?

• To buy 579 stores from Kroger and Albertsons

• To provide financial backing for the merger

• To manage the merged company's logistics

• To act as a legal advisor for the merger

What is the FTC's concern about C&S Wholesale Grocers?

• They are a foreign company

• They have a history of legal issues

• They have too much debt

• They are ill-prepared to manage the stores

What is the potential impact on workers if the merger proceeds?

• Decline in wages and benefits

• Increase in job opportunities

• Improved working conditions

• Higher salaries

What is the FTC seeking from U.S. District Judge Adrienne Nelson?

• A preliminary injunction to block the merger

• Approval of the merger

• A reduction in the merger's value

• An increase in the number of stores sold