Very few local companies have survived and thrived as long as Idaho’s beloved grocery store chain, Albertsons. Like many, the company has seen its share of ups and downs, mergers, and acquisitions. 
The chain was involved in a failed merger with Kroger Foods from Cincinnati, Ohio. The FTC and several state attorney generals sued to prevent the merger. The fallout from the failed attempt is a giant lawsuit involving both grocery chains.
Recently, Albertsons made good on their dire prediction of layoffs if the merger didn’t happen. We all knew the layoffs would happen if the merger did happen. Out of state business experts will tout the free market predicting the rise or fall of Albertsons…