 would lead to store closures on sales or sales boost prices and also fewer options for customers. We also asked Kroger about the impact to neighborhoods and workers. A spokesperson told us, in part quotes, no frontline workers will lose their jobs and no stores will close as a result of the merger, which is also true for stores that remain with Kroger. And despite that response, a union spokesperson did say they're still skeptical of what could happen in the future.