News Summary

• As the Federal Trade Commission ponders its next step, Washington state’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit to block the deal, according to Bloomberg.The fear is the deal would limit competition between grocers and drive up prices..
• Filed under:The state of Washington has filed suit the block the mega-chain grocery deal between Kroger’s and AlbertsonsIf you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission..
• Analysts guessed that Dom’s would benefit from Foxtrot’s push for gourmet foods, making products like Chicago hot dog-flavored potato chips, something that appeals to frequent restaurant diners..
• The rise of Foxtrot’s snacks and goods was the subject of a new Fast Company story that mentions Chicago chef Palita Sritatana (Pink Salt Kitchens), a Thai American with a line of goods including nam prik pao.Sign up for our newsletter.Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops..
• Dom’s Kitchen & Market, with locations in Lincoln Park and Old Town, has combined with Foxtrot, the corner store chain that started as a tech company, promoting customers to use their phone app to order..
• See our ethics policy.It’s been 14 months since Jewel and Mariano’s parent companies announced they were combining in a $25 billion deal..