Kroger and Albertsons have increased the number of store locations they are selling to C&S Wholesale under an amended divestiture package. Why it matters: The two grocers will sell 579 stores as they bolster the defense of their deal ahead of facing the FTC in court in August. Catch up quick: The initial agreement last year was to sell 413 stores, distribution centers, offices and private label brands for $1.9 billion in cash to C&S. Zoom in: The new deal increases the store count by 166. What they're saying: "We have reached an agreement with C&S for an updated divestiture package that maintains Kroger's commitments to customers, associates and communities, addresses concerns raised by regulators, and will further ensure that C&S can successfully operate the divested stores as they are operated today," said Kroger's CEO Rodney McMullen in a statement.