Kroger Sells Mariano’s Brand, Leaving the Fate of the Grocery Store’s Name in Peril | Eater Chicago
"A long-established supermarket brand dating back to 1932 that carries significant market recognition in Chicago and is often viewed as having stronger local legacy than newer competitors. In the context of recent consolidation talks involving Kroger and Albertson’s, it is portrayed as the enduring local player while regulators evaluated whether the merger would reduce competition, raise prices, or shrink product selection—concerns fueled by the wider divestiture activity that has shuffled regional store ownership." - Ashok Selvam
