Kroger sees the combination with Albertsons — the largest-ever US conventional supermarket merger deal — as a way to build the scale to better compete with mass chains as well as discount grocers and online retailers.
Potassium and magnesium, often found in nuts, fruits and vegetables, play a role in reflexes, coordination and muscle function for "esports" athletes, or gamers.
For some price-sensitive shoppers, value means buying fewer items and trading down. For others, it means buying larger value-sized trays that offer the flexibility to cook some now and freeze some for later.