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Mergers and acquisitions

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Retailers

Pathmark Readies a Brooklyn Encore

The onetime New York City stalwart is returning under Allegiance marketing at a former Pathmark site.

Retailers

UNFI to Consolidate Pacific Northwest Facilities

The distributor said it would build a new distribution center, expand another and close 3.

Retailers

If Smart & Final Is Selling, Who’s Buying?

By Jon Springer on Feb. 05, 2019

Club operator’s unique offering could attract foreign buyer, or more private equity, sources speculate.

Industry Partners

Behind Frenemy Lines

By Jon Springer on Feb. 01, 2019

Basket Economics: How it all went wrong for United Natural Foods and Goldman Sachs.

Fresh Food

Church Bros. Acquires Growers Express

By WGB Staff on Feb. 01, 2019

The transaction includes a licensing agreement for the Green Giant Fresh brand.

CPG

Field Agent Acquires Retail Media Firm

By WGB Staff on Jan. 22, 2019

Field Media to dispatch "everyday influencers" to buy, try and build content.

Retailers

Upbeat Outlook Lifts UNFI/Supervalu

By Jon Springer on Jan. 17, 2019

In an investor presentation, officials detailed a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity and said a deal for Shoppers Food is near.

Technology

Gladson Acquires Edgenet, ItemMaster

By WGB Staff on Jan. 10, 2019

The deals will extend product content management capabilities enhancing omnichannel retail, the company said.

Industry Partners

Perishable Distributor Lipari Foods Acquired by H.I.G. Capital

By WGB Staff on Jan. 09, 2019

The deal with the private equity firm will aim to further expand the company’s distribution and manufacturing operations.

Retailers

Western Supermarkets Discontinuing Operations

By Jon Springer on Jan. 04, 2019

The Birmingham, Ala., independent is selling two stores to Publix, and it plans to close two others.