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Mergers and acquisitions

Retailers

Hannaford acquires independent grocer Tradewinds Marketplace in Blue Hill, Maine

 By Diane Adam on Mar. 03, 2023

The Scarborough, Maine-based grocer plans to operate the store under its banner beginning in May.

Topics

Kroger accelerated strategic game plan in 2022, executives say

 By Russell Redman on Mar. 02, 2023

CEO Rodney McMullen reports that Albertsons merger negotiations with regulators are on track.

Kroger

Senators urge Kroger to resolve lingering payroll system issues

By Russell Redman on Feb. 17, 2023

Arizona attorney general also launches investigation of $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger deal.

Kroger

Report: Store divestitures for Kroger-Albertsons merger take shape

By Russell Redman on Feb. 10, 2023

Working with the FTC, the supermarket giants are weighing potential buyers for some 250-300 locations, sources told Reuters.

Stores

Hy-Vee to acquire family-owned North Scott Foods store

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 10, 2023

Owner Steve Grolmus, who is retiring after 45 years, said “now’s the time.” The Eldridge, Iowa, supermarket will transition to a Hy-Vee banner in early April, he said.

Kroger

Consumer group sues to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger

By Russell Redman on Feb. 06, 2023

Private lawsuit filed in federal court also aims to terminate the Albertsons’ $4 billion special dividend announced with $24.6 billion deal.

Technology

Standard AI to acquire Skip self-checkout

By Greg Lindenberg on Feb. 02, 2023

The deal aims to help retailers provide new cashierless services to customers and solve labor challenges.

Stores

6-unit Louie’s Fresh Market has a new owner

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 26, 2023

The Michigan-based grocery chain, founded by Alpena Oil Company, has been purchased by Blarney Castle Oil Co.

Kroger

Is EG Group planning to sell off its U.S. retail assets?

By Greg Lindenberg on Jan. 20, 2023

Owners have hired an investment bank to explore the disposal of the American c-store network, which includes Kroger's 700-plus convenience stores, report says.

Albertsons

Albertsons to pay $4B special dividend on Friday

By Russell Redman on Jan. 19, 2023

Shareholders waited over two months as the payment, announced with the Kroger mega-merger, became entangled in litigation.

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