Kroger and Roundy's announce merger agreement

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, and Roundy’s Inc., Milwaukee, announced a definitive merger deal. Through the agreement, Roundy’s will continue to operate its stores as a subsidiary of Kroger and will continue to be led by members of Roundy’s senior management team. The joint company will operate 2,774 supermarkets and employ more than 422,000 associates across 35 states and the District of Columbia.

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