Albertsons and Kroger agree to pause merger amid legal, regulatory challenges Fox BusinessKroger pauses massive merger with rival grocery chain after numerous lawsuits and regulatory challenges The IndependentKroger, Albertsons Agree to Pause Merger as FTC, State Challenges Proceed The Wall Street JournalKroger/Albertsons merger temporarily halted KKTVKroger and Albertsons merger on hold until Denver court rules on lawsuit The Denver Post