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Mergers and acquisitions

Retailers

Asda to acquire EG Group’s UK and Ireland business

 By Greg Lindenberg on May 31, 2023

The deal will allow Cumberland Farms parent EG Group to expand further in the U.S. and other markets, the retailer said.

Wholesalers & Distributors

KeHE Distributors to acquire DPI Specialty Foods

 By Russell Redman on May 24, 2023

Specialty wholesaler expands western U.S. footprint and boosts fresh food, warehousing and logistics capabilities.

Retail Foodservice

Blue Apron to sell its operational assets to FreshRealm for $50M

By Heather Lalley on May 16, 2023

The meal-kit company and retail meal solutions provider have signed a non-binding letter of intent as Blue Apron moves to an “asset-light model” in the hope of achieving profitability.

Retailers

New Jersey’s ShopRite of Kearny to change hands after operator's retirement

By Diane Adam on May 15, 2023

Longtime grocery operator Richard Tully is leaving the industry. His store will be acquired by LF Kearny Supermarket, LLC, in a deal expected to close next month.

Kroger

Food watchdog group urges FTC to nix Kroger-Albertsons merger deal

By Russell Redman on May 15, 2023

Center for Science in the Public Interest also joins “Stop the Merger” coalition.

Kroger

Kroger CEO doesn’t rule out litigation if regulators block Albertsons merger

By Russell Redman on May 11, 2023

Rodney McMullen also cites “numerous potential buyers” for divested stores in Bloomberg interview.

Labor

UFCW International voices formal opposition to Kroger-Albertsons merger

By Russell Redman on May 08, 2023

Union chief Marc Perrone cites a “lack of transparency” and the mega-deal’s potential impact on workers, communities and their families.

Kroger

Kroger, Albertsons CEOs aim to dispel ‘merger myths’ in op-ed

By Russell Redman on May 01, 2023

Supermarket mega-merger, now under regulatory review, faces more questions amid escalating opposition.

Stores

Coborn’s expands to Illinois with deal to buy 11-store Sullivan’s Foods

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 16, 2023

The St. Cloud, Minnesota-based grocer said it expects to close on the transaction early next month, adding the grocery stores, a c-store/fuel center and three ACE Hardware stores to its portfolio.

Kroger

Kroger moves to dismiss consumer lawsuit against Albertsons acquisition deal

By Russell Redman on Apr. 13, 2023

“Any theoretical competitive effects of the merger are neither known nor knowable when the scope of the merger has yet to be determined,” Kroger said in its filing, noting that the transaction remains under antitrust review.

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