Thank you, Kruger's CEO is making his argument for a proposed merger saying it would actually lower food prices. He even went so far to promise he would drop them. ABC S Rhiannan Ali has the story. A major player in the supermarket industry is adding insight to soaring food prices. Kroger Ceo Rodney mcmullin took the stand yesterday in a hearing that could determine the fate of a proposed merger with his company's rival. Albertson's, the Federal Trade Commission is trying to temporarily block the $24 billion merger claiming it would eliminate competition and lead to higher food prices. But mcmullin told the court the merger would allow the combined company to prices to better compete with Walmart and Costco. When asked why food prices are up 25% since 2019. Mcmullin blamed rising supplier costs, fuel prices and credit card fees but mcmullin is making a promise. He is pledging to cut grocery prices by $1 billion on day one. If the merger is approved, the court hearing on that proposed merger is expected to last through next week, Rian and Alley ABC News, New York here in Louisville, the lines were long this morning outside of the newly renovated holiday Manor Kroger, right off Brownsboro Road to celebrate the reopening. The 1st 100 shoppers received a gift card. The $1.7 million remodel included new Decor lighting and rearranging the store. With this investment, you guys are gonna see expanded variety in our center store. When we just complete a reset, it allows us to have more items on the shelf that you buy most will help us with our in stock as well and you're gonna see some expanded variety in our fresh departments. Well, this isn't the only remodel in the Louisville area. Kroger is also investing 1.25 million into its store at 28th and Broadway that will also include a store reset and New Decor. A grand opening is planned for that project next year.