https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/publix-walmart-other-grocers-under-investigation-over-beef-pricesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/publix-walmart-other-grocers-under-investigation-over-beef-priceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/publix-walmart-other-grocers-under-investigation-over-beef-prices#u59813Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:01:20 +0000The United States Department of Justice has expanded an antitrust investigation into retail beef prices, issuing letters and data requests to eight major grocery chains as costs soar. Companies targeted by the federal probe include Walmart, Amazon, Costco, Kroger, Publix, and Aldi. Investigators are examining pricing strategies and market practices across the retail sector amid mounting consumer pressure over beef affordability.Why it mattersThe federal inquiry targets major retail giants as consumers face surging prices at the grocery counter. Antitrust scrutiny in the agricultural and retail