Publix acquires 2 Western Supermarkets
WESTERN MARKET PRESS RELEASE 1/4/2019 After 70 years, Western Supermarkets is discontinuing operations. “When I became involved in ownership in 1987”, owner Ken Hubbard said, “our goal was to maintain Western as Birmingham’s leading independent grocer. With the help of the loyal and talented people on the Western team, we’ve achieved that goal. We’ve taken […]
SpartanNash to Acquire Martin’s Super Markets
SpartanNash to Acquire Martin’s Super Markets Nov 20th, 2018 Strategic Acquisition Expands Corporate Retail Footprint SpartanNash Company (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Martin’s Super Markets, Inc. (“Martin’s”), a leading family-owned and operated Midwest independent supermarket chain, in a transaction that will expand its corporate retail footprint into […]
Giant Food Stores Agrees to Acquire Five Shop ‘n Save Stores
GIANT FOOD STORES AGREES TO ACQUIRE FIVE SHOP ‘N SAVE STORES CARLISLE, Pa., November 6, 2018 – GIANT Food Stores announced today that it has entered into an agreement with SUPERVALU INC., a newly acquired subsidiary of United Natural Foods (UNFI), to acquire five corporately‐owned Shop ‘n Save locations. Upon completion of the sale, GIANT […]
Kroger to pull out of Raleigh-Durham market
Kroger to pull out of Raleigh-Durham market Mid-Atlantic division president says area considered “overstored” Supermarket News | Russell Redman 1 | Jun 13, 2018 Citing an intense competitive environment, The Kroger Co. plans to leave the Raleigh-Durham, N.C., market, a move that will lead to the closing of 14 stores. The Cincinnati-based supermarket giant said […]
Bodega Latina Corporation to Acquire Fiesta Mart to Create the Nation’s Largest Hispanic-Focused Grocer
Bodega Latina Corporation to Acquire Fiesta Mart to Create the Nation’s Largest Hispanic-Focused Grocer March 25, 2018 01:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time PARAMOUNT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bodega Latina Corporation (“Bodega Latina”), doing business as “El Super”, a leading U.S. Hispanic grocer and a subsidiary of Grupo Comercial Chedraui, S.A.B. DE C.V. (“Chedraui”), has agreed to acquire Fiesta […]
Raley’s buys six Nevada stores from Scolari’s
Raley’s buys six Nevada stores from Scolari’s Acquisition boosts Raley’s share in the Reno market Mark Hamstra | Mar 22, 2018 Supermarket News Raley’s said it has agreed to acquire most of the remaining stores owned by Scolari’s Food & Drug in a move that will boost its share in the growing Reno, Nev., market. […]
SUPERVALU Announces Plans to Exit Farm Fresh Banner
SUPERVALU Announces Plans to Exit Farm Fresh Banner Company Agrees to Sell 21 Stores and Continues Discussions to Sell Additional Farm Fresh Stores Demonstrates Further Execution of Wholesale Transformation Strategy March 14, 2018 06:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time MINNEAPOLIS & VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) today announced it has entered into three separate […]
Brookshire’s to Acquire 8 Winn-Dixie Stores in Louisiana
Brookshire’s to Acquire 8 Winn-Dixie Stores in Louisiana Progressive Grocer By Jim Dudlicek – 02/22/2018 Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) will acquire eight Winn-Dixie store locations in south Louisiana from Southeastern Grocers (SEG), whose Bi-Lo subsidiary is reportedly considering bankruptcy. The deal calls for BGC to acquire Winn-Dixie stores in New Roads, Breaux Bridge, Franklin, New […]
E&H Family Group Announces Sale of Buehler Supermarkets to its Employees
E&H Family Group Announces Sale of Buehler Supermarkets to its Employees Thirteen Supermarkets Sold to Employee Stock Ownership Program WOOSTER, OHIO, October 17, 2017 – E&H Family Group, parent company of Buehler’s, today announced the sale of its 13 supermarkets to employees in the form of an employee stock ownership program (ESOP). All 2,100 employees […]
Festival to buy up three Gordy’s Market locations
Festival to buy up three Gordy’s Market locations Chris Vetter Leader-Telegram Festival Foods officials are upbeat about the grocery store chain expanding its presence in the Chippewa Valley. “We’ve always wanted to expand in the Eau Claire area,” spokesman Brian Stenzel said. “Just to acquire properties there is a win for us. We think it […]