Divested grocery stores after mergers decline 31% in employment over five years with elevated exits and sales drops, indicating structural remedies are less effective when parties select weaker assets and buyers.
The effect of mergers on variety in grocery retailing
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Divested grocery stores after mergers decline 31% in employment over five years with elevated exits and sales drops, indicating structural remedies are less effective when parties select weaker assets and buyers.