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Mergers and acquisitions

Stores

Sprouts Farmers Market acquires 2 independently owned stores in California

 By Heather Lalley on Mar. 21, 2023

The locations in Chula Vista had been operating under a one-of-a-kind licensing deal with the health-focused grocer for many years.

Kroger

‘Stop the Merger’ coalition takes aim at Kroger-Albertsons deal with website launch

 By Russell Redman on Mar. 14, 2023

NoGroceryMerger.com drums up diverse support against supermarket mega-merger.

Retailers

Harps Food Stores to acquire Beachler's Hometown Market

By Diane Adam on Mar. 10, 2023

The employee-owned grocer has entered into a purchase agreement to buy the independent grocery retailer that has served the Prague, Oklahoma, community for 45 years.

Kroger

Kroger taps ex-House Speaker John Boehner as special adviser amid pending merger

By Russell Redman on Mar. 09, 2023

D.C. lobbying and legal powerhouse Squire Patton Boggs retained to help pull $24.6 billion Albertsons acquisition deal over the regulatory goal line.

Retailers

Hannaford acquires independent grocer Tradewinds Marketplace in Blue Hill, Maine

By Diane Adam on Mar. 03, 2023

The Scarborough, Maine-based grocer plans to operate the store under its banner beginning in May.

Topics

Kroger accelerated strategic game plan in 2022, executives say

By Russell Redman on Mar. 02, 2023

CEO Rodney McMullen reports that Albertsons merger negotiations with regulators are on track.

Kroger

Senators urge Kroger to resolve lingering payroll system issues

By Russell Redman on Feb. 17, 2023

Arizona attorney general also launches investigation of $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger deal.

Stores

Hy-Vee to acquire family-owned North Scott Foods store

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 10, 2023

Owner Steve Grolmus, who is retiring after 45 years, said “now’s the time.” The Eldridge, Iowa, supermarket will transition to a Hy-Vee banner in early April, he said.

Kroger

Report: Store divestitures for Kroger-Albertsons merger take shape

By Russell Redman on Feb. 10, 2023

Working with the FTC, the supermarket giants are weighing potential buyers for some 250-300 locations, sources told Reuters.

Kroger

Consumer group sues to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger

By Russell Redman on Feb. 06, 2023

Private lawsuit filed in federal court also aims to terminate the Albertsons’ $4 billion special dividend announced with $24.6 billion deal.

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