LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Kroger announced they will not close Albertsons and Vons grocery stores in Las Vegas after Kroger halted the merger with Albertsons. Under the terms of the now-terminated merger with Kroger, these stores were previously identified for divestiture to C&S Wholesale Grocers. Because the merger has been terminated, these stores will no longer be divested, and they will continue to be operated by Albertsons Companies.