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5 things: Is the Aldi acquisition a big win?5 things: Is the Aldi acquisition a big win?

Here’s 5 things you may have missed in grocery

bySupermarket News Staff
Aug 24, 2023
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4 Min Read
Aldi
Foodservice at Retail
Aldi to open 3 new locations this week; edges closer to 2,400 stores nationwideAldi to open 3 new locations this week; edges closer to 2,400 stores n
byDiane Adam
Aug 23, 2023
2 Min Read
Southeastern Grocers HQ building-front
Foodservice at Retail
Southeastern Grocers to divest pharmacy assets to CVS, WalgreensSoutheastern Grocers to divest pharmacy assets to CVS, Walgreens
byRussell Redman
Aug 23, 2023
3 Min Read
Aldi
Foodservice at Retail
CEO Jason Hart calls Aldi's Winn-Dixie acquisition 'a landmark moment in our company history'CEO Jason Hart calls Aldi's Winn-Dixie acquisition 'a landmark moment
byDiane Adam
Aug 22, 2023
6 Min Read
Aldi-Winn Dixie banners-Aldi SEG acquisition_Shutterstock
Foodservice at Retail
Does Aldi-Southeastern Grocers deal augur more supermarket consolidation?Does Aldi-Southeastern Grocers deal augur more supermarket consolidati
byRussell Redman
Aug 18, 2023
3 Min Read
Winn Dixie supermarket-Miami_Shutterstock
Foodservice at Retail
Aldi to acquire Southeastern Grocers’ Winn-Dixie, Harveys supermarketsAldi to acquire Southeastern Grocers’ Winn-Dixie, Harveys supermarkets
byRussell Redman, Diane Adam
Aug 16, 2023
7 Min Read
Kroger store sign closeup_Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
State secretaries urge FTC to halt Kroger-Albertsons merger
State secretaries urge FTC to halt Kroger-Albertsons merger
Aug 16, 2023
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5 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Casey's General Stores
Foodservice at Retail
Casey’s agrees to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG America
Casey’s agrees to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG America
Aug 15, 2023
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2 Min Read
byGreg Lindenberg
Kroger seafood department-associate
Retail Labor
Kroger to boost employee education benefits post-merger
Kroger to boost employee education benefits post-merger
Aug 9, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Rodney McMullen-Vivek Sankaran-Kroger Albertsons merger_Albertsons LinkedIn video_8-7-23
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs tout merger in social media video
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs tout merger in social media video
Aug 8, 2023
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6 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Save A Lot store banner-closeup
Foodservice at Retail
Save A Lot sells remaining stores to cap off wholesale transition
Save A Lot sells remaining stores to cap off wholesale transition
Aug 7, 2023
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4 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger Albertsons merger-store banners-closeup_Shutterstock
Foodservice at Retail
Federal court nixes consumer lawsuit to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger
Federal court nixes consumer lawsuit to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger
Aug 3, 2023
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5 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Hot 25
Foodservice at Retail
M&A activity lands grocers on Hot 25 Retailers list
M&A activity lands grocers on Hot 25 Retailers list
Aug 3, 2023
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3 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger
Brigidos Fresh Market-banner
Foodservice at Retail
Brigido’s Fresh Markets joins Allegiance Retail Services
Brigido’s Fresh Markets joins Allegiance Retail Services
Jul 31, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger Albertsons merger-store signs_Shutterstock copy
Independents / Regional Grocers
5 hurdles for FTC in potential Kroger-Albertsons merger challenge
5 hurdles for FTC in potential Kroger-Albertsons merger challenge
Jul 27, 2023
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9 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger Albertsons merger-banner icons_from Shutterstock copy
Independents / Regional Grocers
Antitrust review may get tougher for Kroger-Albertsons merger
Antitrust review may get tougher for Kroger-Albertsons merger
Jul 20, 2023
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9 Min Read
byRussell Redman
National Convenience Distributors acquires Colonial Wholesale
Grocery Wholesale & Distributors
National Convenience Distributors acquires Colonial Wholesale
National Convenience Distributors acquires Colonial Wholesale
Jul 12, 2023
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2 Min Read
bySteve Holtz
El Rancho Supermercado
Grocery Categories
Cardenas Markets parent acquires El Rancho Supermercado
Cardenas Markets parent acquires El Rancho Supermercado
Jun 28, 2023
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2 Min Read
byHeather Lalley
Ocado delivery truck-logo closeup_Shutterstock
Grocery Operations
Ocado shares hoisted by buzz over possible Amazon interest
Ocado shares hoisted by buzz over possible Amazon interest
Jun 26, 2023
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4 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger Albertsons merger-store banners-closeup_Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger, Albertsons to donate 10 billion meals over 10 years post-merger
Kroger, Albertsons to donate 10 billion meals over 10 years post-merge
Jun 23, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman
KeHE Distributors-truck and trailer-Aurora CO distribution center
Grocery Wholesale & Distributors
KeHE Distributors wraps up acquisition of DPI Specialty Foods
KeHE Distributors wraps up acquisition of DPI Specialty Foods
Jun 21, 2023
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2 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger Albertsons merger-store signs_Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger CEO: Albertsons merger planning has ‘progressed nicely’
Kroger CEO: Albertsons merger planning has ‘progressed nicely’
Jun 16, 2023
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5 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger Albertsons merger-store banners-closeup_Shutterstock
Retail Labor
Teamsters gives thumbs-down to Kroger-Albertsons merger
Teamsters gives thumbs-down to Kroger-Albertsons merger
Jun 13, 2023
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5 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Blue Apron
Foodservice at Retail
Blue Apron finalizes $50M deal with FreshRealm
Blue Apron finalizes $50M deal with FreshRealm
Jun 11, 2023
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3 Min Read
byHeather Lalley
Mason's Market storefront
Foodservice at Retail
B&R Stores to purchase another Nebraska-based grocer
B&R Stores to purchase another Nebraska-based grocer
Jun 9, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDiane Adam
Asda
Foodservice at Retail
Asda to acquire EG Group’s UK and Ireland business
Asda to acquire EG Group’s UK and Ireland business
May 31, 2023
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4 Min Read
byGreg Lindenberg
KeHE Distributors truck-warehouse
Grocery Wholesale & Distributors
KeHE Distributors to acquire DPI Specialty Foods
KeHE Distributors to acquire DPI Specialty Foods
May 24, 2023
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3 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Blue Apron
Foodservice at Retail
Blue Apron to sell its operational assets to FreshRealm for $50M
Blue Apron to sell its operational assets to FreshRealm for $50M
May 16, 2023
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3 Min Read
byHeather Lalley
Kroger Albertsons merger-store signs_Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
Food watchdog group urges FTC to nix Kroger-Albertsons merger deal
Food watchdog group urges FTC to nix Kroger-Albertsons merger deal
May 15, 2023
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5 Min Read
byRussell Redman
ShopRite
Foodservice at Retail
New Jersey’s ShopRite of Kearny to change hands after operator's retirement
New Jersey’s ShopRite of Kearny to change hands after operator's retir
May 15, 2023
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2 Min Read
byDiane Adam
Rodney McMullen-Kroger-NRF 2023 keynote
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger CEO doesn’t rule out litigation if regulators block Albertsons merger
Kroger CEO doesn’t rule out litigation if regulators block Albertsons
May 11, 2023
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4 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger Albertsons merger-banner icons_from Shutterstock
Retail Labor
UFCW International voices formal opposition to Kroger-Albertsons merger
UFCW International voices formal opposition to Kroger-Albertsons merge
May 8, 2023
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4 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Kroger Albertsons merger-store banners-closeup_Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs aim to dispel ‘merger myths’ in op-ed
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs aim to dispel ‘merger myths’ in op-ed
May 1, 2023
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9 Min Read
byRussell Redman
Sullivan's Foods logo
New Stores
Coborn’s expands to Illinois with deal to buy 11-store Sullivan’s Foods
Coborn’s expands to Illinois with deal to buy 11-store Sullivan’s Food
Apr 16, 2023
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4 Min Read
byHeather Lalley
Kroger Albertsons merger-store banners-closeup_Shutterstock
Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger moves to dismiss consumer lawsuit against Albertsons acquisition deal
Kroger moves to dismiss consumer lawsuit against Albertsons acquisitio
Apr 13, 2023
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5 Min Read
byRussell Redman

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