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Mergers and acquisitions

Retailers

A&P Brands Sold to Mystery Buyer

 By Jon Springer on May 02, 2018

The new owner may "continue the legacy" of defunct banners, the broker of the deal said.

Retailers

Why Lidl Could Buy, Not Build

 By Jon Springer on Jan. 25, 2018

Could Lidl become a leading U.S. chain by buying one? Why not?

Wholesalers & Distributors

TC Transcontinental Acquires Multifilm Packaging

By WGB Staff on Mar. 08, 2018

The deal expands the company’s manufacturing capabilities with aluminum foil printing.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Gladson Acquires Data Management Firm, Cloud-Based Publisher

By WGB Staff on Mar. 16, 2018

The acquisition of FSEnet+ and Webcollage will enable brands and retailers to collaborate and drive efficiency in operations.

Retailers

El Super to Acquire Fiesta Mart

By Natalie Taylor on Mar. 26, 2018

The retailer is expanding with an eye on becoming the largest Hispanic-focused grocer in the U.S.

Retailers

Kro-zhay You Say?

By Jon Springer on Mar. 27, 2018

Basket Economics: A Target-Kroger romance may only be speculation—but it's the kind of speculation needed today.

CPG

Hershey Acquires Amplify; Campbell's Buys Snyder's-Lance

By Steve Holtz and Abbey Lewis on Dec. 18, 2017

Two significant year-end acquisitions in the snack category will further alter the CPG landscape with another round of consolidations.

Fresh Food

Land O’Frost Acquires Wellshire Farms

By WGB Staff on Apr. 03, 2018

The transaction allows the deli meat supplier to enter the natural and organic market.

Retailers

Whole Foods Prepping for 'Prime' Time

By Jon Springer on Apr. 18, 2018

The retailer said it would retire its legacy loyalty and online programs May 1 in order to introduce their replacement.

Center Store

Keurig, Dr Pepper in $18.7B Merger

By Steve Holtz on Jan. 29, 2018

The combined company is positioning itself as a "challenger" to take the consumer-first approach.

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