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Mergers and acquisitions

Retailers

Giant Eagle to Acquire Ricker's C-Store Chain

 By Greg Lindenberg, Editor, CSP on Sep. 27, 2018

The combination will strengthen the grocer's convenience portfolio in Indiana.

Retailers

‘Scale Wins’: UNFI Execs Break Down Supervalu Outlook

 By Jon Springer on Sep. 21, 2018

A larger and more diverse supplier preps for a consolidating industry; anticipates "great success" selling retail.

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.

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