Jewel was founded over a century ago. With Kroger-Albertsons merger looming, Chicago`s hometown grocer is once again poised for change.
(Chicago Tribune Religion News)

The parent companies of Mariano`s and Jewel are likely to divest some stores in the Chicago area in order for the merger to get antitrust approval, raising questions about what Chicago`s hometown grocer will look like when and if the deal goes through.