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Mergers and acquisitions

Retailers

UNFI Completes Supervalu Acquisition

The $2.9 billion deal closes, creating what officials called a "premier" grocery wholesaler. Plus, Supervalu's Anne Dament and Mike Stigers join the executive team.

Retailers

Schnucks Prepares to Complete Shop 'n Save Takeover

The retailer will finish rebranding the 10 remaining stores and stand-alone pharmacy by the end of the month.

Retailers

Kroger Brings Home Chef In-Store

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Oct. 10, 2018

The retailer will also be testing quick-cook meal kits through its recently acquired brand.

Retailers

Kroger, Walgreens to Explore Sales Partnership

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Oct. 02, 2018

The "exploratory pilot" will test online pickup, private label and whether the two retailers are a match.

Retailers

Giant Eagle to Acquire Ricker's C-Store Chain

By Greg Lindenberg, Editor, CSP on Sep. 27, 2018

The combination will strengthen the grocer's convenience portfolio in Indiana.

Retailers

‘Scale Wins’: UNFI Execs Break Down Supervalu Outlook

By Jon Springer on Sep. 21, 2018

A larger and more diverse supplier preps for a consolidating industry; anticipates "great success" selling retail.

Retailers

B&R Acquiring Heartland Foods Store

By WGB Staff on Sep. 19, 2018

Lincoln, Neb.-based B&R Stores Inc. is acquiring Heartland Foods’ store in Beatrice, Neb., which will be converted to a Russ’s Market.

Retailers

Schnucks Expands Footprint With 19-Store Shop ’n Save Acquisition

By WGB Staff on Sep. 17, 2018

The St. Louis-based retailer is also purchasing the pharmacies of 15 of the 19 acquired stores and 4 fuel centers on its home turf.

Retailers

Kroger Combining Mariano's, Roundy's Divisions

By Jon Springer on Sep. 14, 2018

Mariano's president Don Rosanova is retiring; Kroger promises banner's "unique experience" will continue.

CPG

Hershey Acquires Pirate’s Booty Snacks

By Brett Dworski on Sep. 13, 2018

The $420M deal adds a fast-growing brand to the Amplify snacks portfolio, officials said.