The news reports are into high gear,  a CNBC source said it’s not true while another source says the companies have talked about partnership.  Shares in Target and Kroger surged about this news.

Amazon merged with Whole Foods last year, and the market is more competitive than ever.    Recently Kohls’ announced some stores will have a mini ALDI inside of them,  What’s next??!!!   MORE STORY:  HERE 

Target and Kroger discussing possible merger: report https://t.co/gd7MgKw25T pic.twitter.com/Xb0RFYc2AL

— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) March 23, 2018

Rumors spread of Target and Kroger starting a 'partnership' that would help Target's grocery business and Kroger's e-commerce capabilitieshttps://t.co/fopzd61SxX pic.twitter.com/BlzPAyzlz8

— Forbes (@Forbes) March 23, 2018

Target and Kroger have needs, but do they need each other? https://t.co/HG6GJKe5eP via @gadfly pic.twitter.com/lSkBUwCcgw

— Bloomberg (@business) March 23, 2018