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Mergers and acquisitions

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. 18, 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.

Retailers

Stater Bros., Fred’s Make Pharmacy Deals

By WGB Staff on Sep. 11, 2018

The wind-down of Stater Bros. Super RX drugstores will free up space for new food concepts; Fred's eyes debt relief.

CPG

Campbell’s Investor Takes Aim at Entire Board

By Jon Springer on Sep. 07, 2018

Third Point rips "dismal" performance, blames sibling heirs; Weis Markets separately draws investor attention.

Retailers

Pa. Indie Darrenkamp’s Closing After 86 Years

By WGB Staff on Sep. 05, 2018

Four-store retailer selling one store to Giant; other three locations to close in phased approach amid liquidation.

Retailers

Inside the Suspenseful Final Moments of the Supervalu-UNFI Deal

By Jon Springer on Aug. 21, 2018

A seven-month auction came down to last-minute phone calls and a choice between equal offers, a new filing shows.

Retailers

Walmart Closes on Flipkart Deal

By Jon Springer on Aug. 20, 2018

The India investment provides an "ecosystem" and big potential, but it will pressure profits.

Retailers

Who Will Shop for Shoppers?

By Jon Springer on Aug. 17, 2018

The future of Supervalu's sleepy Washington chain gathers intrigue as UNFI ponders a sale.

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