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Mergers and acquisitions

Industry Partners

UPS to Acquire Gig-Delivery Tech Platform Roadie

 By Jon Springer on Sep. 13, 2021

The shipping giant said the deal would “open new doors” to growth by expanding package types, and fulfillment options, for delivery partners.

Technology

Zebra Technologies to Acquire AI Software Firm Antuit

 By WGB Staff on Aug. 30, 2021

The proposed acquisition will enhance demand forecasting and pricing capabilities, Zebra said.

Technology

Point Pickup Acquires GrocerKey as E-Commerce Mergers Continue

By Jon Springer on Aug. 27, 2021

Delivery provider eyes 'end-to-end' capabilities as e-commerce platforms remain in high demand.

Retailers

Mac’s Market Exits the C-Store Business

By Greg Lindenberg and Kristina Hurtig on Aug. 12, 2021

The family-owned and -operated company has sold its 13 convenience stores to Global Partners LP; its neighborhood grocery stores in Vermont were not part of the deal.

Retailers

Local Owner Takes Over 10 Save A Lot Stores in New Orleans

By Jon Springer on Jul. 06, 2021

Brandon Troislair, a second-generation family-run independent grocery retailer, pledges remodels and will leverage local sourcing relationships as new licensee.

Technology

Zebra Fetches Robotics Firm for $290M

By Jon Springer on Jul. 01, 2021

In a deal it says would accelerate its partnering companies’ moves into warehouse and fulfillment automation, tech firm Zebra agrees to buy Fetch Robotics for $290 million.

Retailers

Instant Delivery Firm Gopuff Acquires Liquor Barn

By Greg Lindenberg on Jun. 22, 2021

The deal for a chain of 23 liquor stores will expand Gopuff's footprint in Kentucky.

Industry Partners

Uber Buys Out Cornershop, Eyes Long-Term Opportunity in Grocery

By Jon Springer on Jun. 21, 2021

Uber executives see grocery delivery as large addressable market with eyes on global growth.

Retailers

Boxed Going Public in Seven Oaks SPAC Deal

By Jon Springer on Jun. 14, 2021

The growth-minded online bulk retailer is expected to receive $334 million in net proceeds and a public stock listing through a merger with a "blank check" public company.

Retailers

Inside Save A Lot's Fresh Encounter

By Jon Springer on Jun. 11, 2021

Family-owned independent Fresh Encounter, which took over 51 corporate Save A Lot stores in Florida, unveiled a $7 million renovation this month.

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