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Here are today's top headlines:

• Kroger and Albertsons are facing a pivotal trial as they seek approval for their merger, which would create a $208 billion grocery giant.
• Google is rolling out new features in its Merchant Center retail hub, just in time for the holiday shopping season.
• In response to challenges in the e-commerce aggregator market, Branded and Heyday are merging to create a new entity called Essor.

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