- The companies may agree to a deal as soon as this week, sources told CNBC's David Faber.Kroger could announce a deal to buy rival grocery company Albertsons this week, sources told CNBC's David Faber.About five years ago, Amazon spooked legacy grocers by acquiring Whole Foods.Its stores, which now include Amazon Fresh, make up a small percentage of the overall U.S. grocery market, but sparked a wave of investment.Already, the grocery business is known for its thin margins and inflation has driven up the cost of food."