 That's Como 4's Molly Shen. 124 Washington stores will be sold to CNS Wholesale Grocers as a result of the Kroger-Albertsons merger. Those 124 stores around the state include Albertsons, QFC, Safeway, and Hagen stores. However, not all stores on the list will close. The FTC in February sued to block the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans.