Welcome to The Scan for Friday, June 17! 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.
WGB by kkaczmarek@winsightmedia.comKroger Raises Full-Year Guidance, Will Expand Boost Program Nationwide (winsightgrocerybusiness.com)
Apollo Funds to Acquire Cardenas Markets (winsightgrocerybusiness.com)
SpartanNash Buys Three-Store Michigan Grocery Chain (winsightgrocerybusiness.com)
3 in 10 Say They Struggle to Afford Needed Groceries, IRI Finds (winsightgrocerybusiness.com)
New Raley’s O-N-E Market Opens in Roseville, Calif. (winsightgrocerybusiness.com)
Have the Wheels Come Off Ultrafast Grocery Delivery? (winsightgrocerybusiness.com)