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Mergers and acquisitions

Retailers

If Smart & Final Is Selling, Who’s Buying?

Club operator’s unique offering could attract foreign buyer, or more private equity, sources speculate.

Industry Partners

Behind Frenemy Lines

Basket Economics: How it all went wrong for United Natural Foods and Goldman Sachs.

Fresh Food

Church Bros. Acquires Growers Express

By WGB Staff on Feb. 01, 2019

The transaction includes a licensing agreement for the Green Giant Fresh brand.

CPG

Field Agent Acquires Retail Media Firm

By WGB Staff on Jan. 22, 2019

Field Media to dispatch "everyday influencers" to buy, try and build content.

Retailers

Upbeat Outlook Lifts UNFI/Supervalu

By Jon Springer on Jan. 17, 2019

In an investor presentation, officials detailed a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity and said a deal for Shoppers Food is near.

Industry Partners

Perishable Distributor Lipari Foods Acquired by H.I.G. Capital

By WGB Staff on Jan. 09, 2019

The deal with the private equity firm will aim to further expand the company’s distribution and manufacturing operations.

Retailers

Western Supermarkets Discontinuing Operations

By Jon Springer on Jan. 04, 2019

The Birmingham, Ala., independent is selling two stores to Publix, and it plans to close two others.

Retailers

Stop & Shop Acquiring King Kullen as Long Island Battle Intensifies

By Jon Springer on Jan. 04, 2019

Deal for "America's first supermarket" chain fulfills Ahold's ambition to grow by acquisition.

Technology

Gladson Acquires Edgenet, ItemMaster

By WGB Staff on Jan. 01, 2019

The deals will extend product content management capabilities enhancing omnichannel retail, the company said.

Retailers

UNFI to Switch Listings as Stock Languishes

By Jon Springer on Dec. 19, 2018

The distributor will take up trading on New York Stock Exchange as Supervalu merger changes its trajectory.

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