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The J. M. Smucker Co. to acquire Hostess Brands for $5.6BThe J. M. Smucker Co. to acquire Hostess Brands for $5.6B

The acquisition expands Smucker’s offering of well-known brands in growing categories and accelerates its focus on convenient consumer occasions, the company said.

byGreg Lindenberg
Sep 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger execs: Asset sale to C&S ‘checks off the boxes’ for Albertsons merger approvalKroger execs: Asset sale to C&S ‘checks off the boxes’ for Albertsons
byRussell Redman
Sep 11, 2023
1 Min Read
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger, Albertsons $1.9B sale to C&S tackles merger issues, creates big new grocerKroger, Albertsons $1.9B sale to C&S tackles merger issues, creates bi
byRussell Redman
Sep 8, 2023
1 Min Read
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger unveils Albertsons merger divestiture deal with C&S in Q2 reportKroger unveils Albertsons merger divestiture deal with C&S in Q2 repor
byRussell Redman
Sep 8, 2023
1 Min Read
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Would C&S provide a Kroger-Albertsons merger solution?Would C&S provide a Kroger-Albertsons merger solution?
byRussell Redman
Sep 7, 2023
1 Min Read
C&S Wholesale Grocers-trailer truck on road
Grocery Wholesale & Distributors
C&S reportedly may buy stores from merger partners Kroger-AlbertsonsC&S reportedly may buy stores from merger partners Kroger-Albertsons
byRussell Redman
Sep 6, 2023
1 Min Read
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Alaska shares the concern about Kroger-Albertsons merger
Alaska shares the concern about Kroger-Albertsons merger
Aug 31, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Foodservice at Retail
Kimco Realty to boost grocery-anchored portfolio with RPT Realty acquisition
Kimco Realty to boost grocery-anchored portfolio with RPT Realty acqui
Aug 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger’s Rodney McMullen upbeat on Albertsons mega-merger’s potential
Kroger’s Rodney McMullen upbeat on Albertsons mega-merger’s potential
Aug 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Foodservice at Retail
Kroger-Albertsons: The pharmacy question
Kroger-Albertsons: The pharmacy question
Aug 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Mergers & Acquisitions
5 things: Is the Aldi acquisition a big win?
5 things: Is the Aldi acquisition a big win?
Aug 24, 2023
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
Aldi
Foodservice at Retail
Aldi to open 3 new locations this week; edges closer to 2,400 stores nationwide
Aldi to open 3 new locations this week; edges closer to 2,400 stores n
Aug 23, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDiane Adam
Southeastern Grocers HQ building-front
Foodservice at Retail
Southeastern Grocers to divest pharmacy assets to CVS, Walgreens
Southeastern Grocers to divest pharmacy assets to CVS, Walgreens
Aug 23, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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
Aug 22, 2023
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1 Min Read
byDiane Adam
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Foodservice at Retail
Does Aldi-Southeastern Grocers deal augur more supermarket consolidation?
Does Aldi-Southeastern Grocers deal augur more supermarket consolidati
Aug 18, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Foodservice at Retail
Aldi to acquire Southeastern Grocers’ Winn-Dixie, Harveys supermarkets
Aldi to acquire Southeastern Grocers’ Winn-Dixie, Harveys supermarkets
Aug 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman, Diane Adam
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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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1 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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1 Min Read
byGreg Lindenberg
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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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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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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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1 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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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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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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1 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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1 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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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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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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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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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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1 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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1 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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1 Min Read
byHeather Lalley
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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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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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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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1 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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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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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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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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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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1 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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1 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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1 Min Read
byDiane Adam

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