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- Kroger and Albertsons are trying to complete a giant grocery merger.
- The companies are divesting hundreds of stores as part of the deal.
- This presents an opportunity for Amazon to swiftly build physical scale in the grocery business.
Amazon could buy hundreds of grocery stories being divested by Kroger and Albertsons, giving the internet giant's physical retail efforts a major boost, according to a top research firm.