Albertsons has the scale, loyalty data, Own Brands, and cash flow to rebuild a standalone grocery thesis after the failed Kroger deal. The tension is whether low-margin retail, pharmacy headwinds, labor costs, debt, opioid charges, and capital returns leave enough room for durable value creation.
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