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Mergers and acquisitions

Kroger

7 things to know about the Kroger-Albertsons merger

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 14, 2022

The proposed $24.6 billion union of two of the country’s biggest grocers will have wide-ranging repercussions for the industry.

Kroger

Kroger enters into $24.6B deal to buy Albertsons

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 14, 2022

The acquisition, which remains subject to regulatory approval, would create a mega-grocer that could rival Walmart.

Kroger

What does the planned Kroger-Albertsons marriage mean for the industry?

By Diane Adam on Oct. 14, 2022

Grocery experts sound off on the potential repercussions of the proposed $24.6 billion merger for both the industry and shoppers.

Kroger

Albertsons shares soar on report of merger talks with Kroger

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 13, 2022

Bloomberg News reported Thursday that the two retailers are discussing a potential merger, which would create a massive grocery company.

Walmart

Walmart moves to buy out Massmart in South Africa

By Christine LaFave Grace on Aug. 29, 2022

The retailer has proposed acquiring outstanding shares of 400-store Massmart and taking the company private in a bid to stay ahead of Amazon in Africa.

Retailers

Food City to Acquire Cooke’s Grocery Stores

By Diane Adam on Aug. 25, 2022

The Abingdon, Virginia-based retailer said it plans to retain the Cooke’s/Fresh n’ Low names and operate both formats of the Tennessee-based chain in a similar fashion for the immediate future.

Industry Partners

Deal or No Deal? Grubhub CEO Downplays Talk of Sale

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 30, 2022

After Grubhub reportedly saw interest from grocery private-equity power player Apollo Global Management as well as the company's founder, current CEO says all options remain on the table.

Walmart

Walmart Takes Majority Stake in Symbotic

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jun. 21, 2022

The retailer last month expanded its partnership with warehouse automation specialist Symbotic, which will see its tech implemented in all 42 of Walmart's regional distribution centers.

Retailers

The Scan: Friday, June 17, 2022

By WGB Staff on Jun. 17, 2022

This week we're scanning a strong first quarter for Kroger, some notable grocery M&A activity, new stores and new markets for Grocery Outlet and BJ's Wholesale Club, and a big scale-back for another instant delivery startup.

Retailers

SpartanNash Buys Three-Store Michigan Grocery Chain

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jun. 14, 2022

Shop-N-Save Food Centers was a longtime SpartanNash distribution customer; SNS stores have been rebranded as Family Fare locations.

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