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...In the case of the Albertsons deal, most of its lower-cost debt will transfer to Kroger because it’s highly rated, minimising the overall financing package....
...The company serves five clients including Walmart, Albertsons and C&S, and reports a $11.4bn backlog of committed sales after Walmart that was agreed in May to install Symbotic systems in all 42 of its distribution...
...The grocery retail sector is crowded by players from warehouse club operators like Costco and discount shops such as Dollar General to upscale chains such as Whole Foods Market....
...S&P cited increased competition in particular from Wal-Mart stores supercenters, which offer both groceries and general merchandise, as well as from Costco, the discount warehouse club, drug stores, and...
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