Supermarkets

The $25-billion deal is likely to draw intense scrutiny from federal regulators and critics as it would form a new supermarket colossus at a time of soaring food costs.

Food deserts persist throughout Cleveland, especially in historically redlined neighborhoods on the city's East and South sides.

After nearly 90 years in the grocery business in Northeast Ohio, the Buehler family announced last month that it is selling its stores. But the 13…