A significant development in the grocery retail industry has been announced. The Kroger Co. has entered an agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a family-owned company.

The acquisition is valued at $1.25 billion in cash. This move is expected to expand Kroger's presence across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, covering five states.

Further details about the acquisition can be found through FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth, which reported on the agreement.