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Mergers and acquisitions

Retailers

Rouses Grows Again With 3-Store Franks Acquisition

The retailer will convert two of the acquired stores by late January and will shutter the third location, which is near one of its existing units.

Retailers

Trouble for UNFI's Supervalu Acquisition

"No silver bullet" for near-term Supervalu struggles; stock dives on first-quarter results and disappointing outlook.

Retailers

Raley's to Sell Aisle 1 Fuel Stations to Anabi Oil

By Greg Lindenberg, Editor, CSP on Dec. 07, 2018

The transaction is expected to close in late December.

Retailers

C&S to Acquire Olean Wholesale Cooperative

By Jon Springer on Dec. 06, 2018

Member-owned wholesaler serves 270 independent retailers; CEO to stay with company

Retailers

Coborn's to Buy Hornbacher's From UNFI/Supervalu

By Jon Springer on Nov. 30, 2018

The deal preserves Supervalu's distribution volume and all but one of Hornbacher's 8 stores.

Retailers

SpartanNash to Acquire Midwest Indie Martin's Super Markets

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Nov. 20, 2018

The deal expands the distributor's retail footprint while providing "stewardship" for exiting family owners.

Retailers

Lidl to Acquire 27 Best Market Stores

By Jon Springer on Nov. 16, 2018

Retailer's first U.S. acquisition will establish a heavy presence on Long Island.

Retailers

Giant to Acquire 5 Shop ’n Save Stores

By Jon Springer on Nov. 06, 2018

The acquisition will strengthen the Martin’s banner along the I-81 corridor while reuniting former Food Lions with their original corporate parent.

Retailers

Kroger Consummates Ocado Marriage

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Oct. 30, 2018

Retail officials stress the importance of strategic partnerships in an investor conference as news of official terms break.

Retailers

UNFI Completes Supervalu Acquisition

By Jon Springer on Oct. 22, 2018

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.