Kroger's fiscal second quarter ends on August 17, 2024. Kroger's acquisition of Albertsons has been scrutinized by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with calls to block the deal due to potential market monopoly concerns. "We remain in active and ongoing dialogue with the Federal Trade Commission and individual state Attorneys General regarding our proposed merger and divestiture plan, the joint statement issued by the companies read. Under the deal, Kroger will invest $500 million to reduce prices, as well as an incremental $1.3 billion to enhance the customer experience.