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Mergers and acquisitions

Kroger

McMullen: Kroger-Albertsons merger on track to close early next year

 By Russell Redman on Nov. 30, 2023

Supermarket giant attains “substantial compliance” with second information request from FTC on the $24.6 billion deal.

Retailers

Q&A: Ahold Delhaize CEO Frans Muller eyes seamless ‘customer journeys’

 By Russell Redman on Nov. 29, 2023

Company’s omnichannel formula builds brand loyalty and wallet share with today’s in-store, online and value-focused shoppers, the global food retail veteran said.

Retailers

Price Chopper/Market 32 purchases 5 ShopRite stores in New York's Capital Region

By Diane Adam on Nov. 28, 2023

The New York-based grocery retailer is looking to expand its local fleet of Market 32 stores in the area.

Retailers

Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen & Market are merging

By Diane Adam on Nov. 27, 2023

The Chicago-based upscale food retail brands are creating a new entity, Outfox Hospitality, as part of the merger. Foxtrot CEO Liz Williams will helm the group.

Kroger

Decision time for Kroger-Albertsons merger gets closer

By Russell Redman on Nov. 21, 2023

Fresh Perspectives: Compliance with FTC information request reportedly wrapping up, turning the grocery industry’s eyes toward the targeted early 2024 closing date.

Technology

Wonder completes acquisition of Blue Apron for $103M

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 13, 2023

Customers can now order Blue Apron meal kits in virtual food hall concept Wonder’s app for pickup and delivery.

Retailers

Coborn’s sells franchised c-stores to Holiday Stationstores

By Greg Lindenberg on Nov. 10, 2023

The regional grocer said the move will enable it to focus on growing its grocery business.

Stores

Casey’s General Stores to enter Texas with Lone Star acquisition

By Greg Lindenberg on Nov. 09, 2023

The convenience-store retailer's deal follows the sale of Douglass Distributing’s wholesale business to Offen Petroleum.

Technology

Ahold Delhaize to sell FreshDirect to ultra-fast grocery delivery company Getir

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 08, 2023

The deal, expected to close by the end of the month, was a “difficult decision” but one that will enable Ahold Delhaize USA to focus on its omnichannel business, CEO JJ Fleeman said.

Kroger

Kroger-Albertsons merger naysayers deliver their message to FTC Chair Lina Khan

By Russell Redman on Nov. 03, 2023

Fresh Perspectives: Sting from 2015 Albertsons-Safeway deal and ensuing Haggen debacle evident in public session hosted by Colorado AG Phil Weiser.

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