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Title: Major Grocery Chain

Kroger, the largest supermarket chain in the US. (excludes department stores, drugstores, and general retail)

Kroger, which is considering a significant expansion through a $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons

Albertsons is the second largest supermarket chain in the US.

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Note that this excludes Walmart and Costco, which are usually considered the #1 and #2 in grocery.