Also potentially nullified with the FTC's decision is C&S Wholesale Grocers' proposed acquisition of 437 stores (mostly Albertsons units), eight distribution centers and two office buildings for $1.9 billion. An option to acquire 213 additional Albertsons and Kroger stores is now also thrown into limbo. The FTC said the two retailers have proposed to sell off "a hodgepodge of unconnected stores, banners, brands and other assets that Kroger's antitrust lawyers have cobbled together." C&S currently operates 23 supermarkets and one retail pharmacy, the FTC noted, adding that if "C&S were to survive as an operator, Kroger and Albertsons' proposed divestitures still do not solve the multitude of competitive issues created by the proposed acquisition, according to the complaint." In addition to raising grocery prices, the FTC alleges that Kroger's acquisition of Albertsons would diminish their incentive to compete on quality.