The state’s top law enforcement officer is awaiting a ruling over his suit claiming the grocers illegally cooperated during a 2022 King Soopers strike.

Albertsons' bid to merge with grocery rival Kroger collapsed Wednesday, saving hundreds of Colorado stores for now. Why it matters: The hotly contested merger had the potential to impact workers and farmers if the combined chain consolidated.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser reacted Wednesday after learning the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger, the parent company of King Soopers and City Markets, will no longer move forward.