Kroger and Albertsons have expanded their divestiture plan in response to concerns raised by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about their proposed $24.6 billion merger. The companies now plan to sell 579 stores in overlapping markets to C&S Wholesale Grocers for $2.9 billion. This represents a significant increase from the initial plan to divest 413 stores for $1.9 billion. The FTC had previously expressed concerns that the initial plan was inadequate and would not effectively address competition concerns in certain markets. The updated plan includes the sale of Kroger’s Haggen banner and licensing agreements for the Albertsons and Safeway banners in certain states. C&S has committed to keeping all stores open and honoring labor agreements.