Channel: Grocery Colorado Court Puts Kroger-Albertsons Merger on Hold A Denver District Court judge has stopped the Kroger-Albertsons merger in its tracks, cancelling a planned Aug. 12 hearing and setting a trial date of Sept. 30, 2024. The proposed $24.6 billion merger, first announced in October 2022, has been challenged by Colorado’s and eight other state Attorneys General, the United Food and Commercial Workers […] Retail TouchPoints July 26, 2024July 29, 2024 < 1 min read MergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryAssociatesLegal & CriminalGovernmentCompetitionDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarC&S Wholesale GrocersConsumersEconomyDept. NonfoodShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Unions: Kroger, Albertsons divestiture list release ‘changes nothing’ UFCW argues that C&S Wholesale Grocers unprepared to buy 579 stores in divestiture plan Supermarket News July 21, 2024July 21, 2024 < 1 min read DivestituresRegional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayC&S Wholesale GrocersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons disclose list of assets set for divestment The grocers are publicly sharing the exact locations of the supermarkets and distribution centers they want to offload to C&S Wholesale Grocers in a bid to assuage antitrust concerns. Grocery Dive July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayOperations & Supply ChainLegal & CriminalGovernmentC&S Wholesale Grocers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Will Kroger and Albertsons’ revised divestiture plan satisfy the FTC? The grocers’ new deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers indicates they have heard the agency’s concerns — but whether it will be enough to get their proposed merger through remains unclear, analysts said. Grocery Dive April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerGovernmentDivestituresAlbertsons / SafewayMergersC&S Wholesale Grocers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger to Sell Specialty Pharmacy Business Amid Merger Discussions As it faces regulatory scrutiny over its potential merger with Albertsons, grocery chain Kroger has decided to sell off its specialty pharmacy business to CarelonRx, a subsidiary of Elevance Health. In a press release Monday, Kroger said the sale is expected to close in the second half of the year. “As part of our regular […] Marie Albiges March 20, 2024March 21, 2024 < 1 min read KrogerDept. PharmacyMergersRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayAssociatesGovernmentAcquisitionConsumersDivestituresHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarC&S Wholesale GrocersLegal & CriminalOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsPress Release 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger/Albertsons vs. FTC Court Case Scheduled For Late August Mark your calendars. Set your alarm. August 26, 2024, has been set foe the beginning of the trial that will determine whether the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be able to block Kroger’s $24.6 acquisition of Albertsons. The trial will take place in the Us District Court in Portland, Oregon, and is expected to last […] MorningNewsBeat March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 2 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryKrogerGovernmentBrick and MortarAssociatesConsumersAcquisitionPredictions and ForecastsCostcoDivestituresC&S Wholesale GrocersAmazonWalmartHoliday & EventsMergersPiggly WigglyUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery FTC sues to block Kroger-Albertsons merger WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit to block Kroger’s proposed $25 billion merger with Albertsons Cos., contending that consumers will see higher prices and workers will see lower wages if the deal goes through. “This supermarket mega merger comes as American consumers have seen the cost of groceries rise steadily over […] MMR February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 2 min read MergersKrogerConsumersAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryGovernmentAssociatesAcquisitionBrick and MortarDept. GroceryOperations & Supply ChainCompetitionDivestituresLegal & CriminalDept. FreshEconomyCostcoHealth & WellnessDept. PerimeterC&S Wholesale GrocersOwned Brands (Private Label)AmazonResults & InvestmentWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Report: FTC Ready To Block Kroger-Albertsons Deal Bloomberg reports that “the US Federal Trade Commission and a group of states are poised to sue as soon as next week to block the tie-up between supermarket giants Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos., according to people familiar with the plans. “The suit is expected before Feb. 28, when an agreement not to close the […] MorningNewsBeat February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 2 min read GovernmentKrogerRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayDivestituresLegal & CriminalBrick and MortarMergersAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsAcquisitionUnileverC&S Wholesale GrocersPiggly Wiggly 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery UFCW local throws support behind Kroger-Albertsons merger UFCW Local 555 said Monday that it endorses the grocers’ proposed divestiture plan with C&S Wholesale Grocers. Grocery Dive February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayDivestituresC&S Wholesale Grocers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The Friday Checkout: Is C&S Wholesale Grocers fit to run assets Kroger, Albertsons want to divest? The lawsuit brought by Colorado’s attorney general claims that the wholesaler and retailer doesn’t have the experience to run hundreds of stores and several more private brands. Grocery Dive February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerDivestituresC&S Wholesale GrocersAlbertsons / SafewayOwned Brands (Private Label)Legal & CriminalBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery UFCW steps up efforts to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger In a press conference on Friday, the union pushed back on claims made by the grocers and raised concerns about C&S Wholesale Grocers taking on divested stores. Grocery Dive January 30, 2024January 30, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayC&S Wholesale GrocersBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger pushes back timeline on merger closure NEW YORK — Regulators with the Federal Trade Commission need more time to consider Kroger’s proposed acquisition of Albertsons Cos. and the related divestiture plan the retailers offered to allay antitrust concerns, according to court filings. Kroger revealed in court filings in a California lawsuit brought by consumers seeking to halt the merger that regulators […] MMR January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 2 min read KrogerMergersGovernmentLegal & CriminalConsumersRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarExecutivesAcquisitionAmazonC&S Wholesale GrocersDept. GroceryDivestituresWalmartPiggly Wiggly 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons Delay Merger Timeline to August as They Negotiate with Regulators The planned $24.6 billion merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons has faced pushback from federal regulators, state Attorneys General and labor unions practically from the moment it was first announced in October 2022. Now the companies, while noting that they “remain in active and ongoing dialogue with the Federal Trade Commission and individual state […] Retail TouchPoints January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 < 1 min read MergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarLegal & CriminalGovernmentCompetitionAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaC&S Wholesale GrocersOwned Brands (Private Label)CostcoDivestituresAmazonExecutivesWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons Delay Merger Timeline to August as They Negotiate with Regulators The planned $24.6 billion merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons has faced pushback from federal regulators, state Attorneys General and labor unions practically from the moment it was first announced in October 2022. Now the companies, while noting that they “remain in active and ongoing dialogue with the Federal Trade Commission and individual state […] Retail TouchPoints January 18, 2024February 20, 2024 < 1 min read MergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarLegal & CriminalGovernmentCompetitionAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaC&S Wholesale GrocersOwned Brands (Private Label)CostcoDivestituresAmazonExecutivesWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Washington State Expected To Sue To Block Kroger-AlbertsonsMerger Bloomberg reports that Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson “is expected to file a lawsuit seeking to block Kroger Co.’s proposed takeover of Albertsons Cos.” According to the story, “The lawsuit is expected to be filed in state court, said the person, who asked not to be named discussing an ongoing investigation. “The US Federal Trade […] MorningNewsBeat January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 2 min read MergersAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryKrogerLegal & CriminalGovernmentResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsAmazonCostcoC&S Wholesale GrocersBrick and MortarPartnershipsWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Worth Reading: Inside Rick Cohen’s Robotics Revolution The Boston Globe has a profile of Rick Cohen, the executive chairman of C&S Wholesale Grocers, the nation’s largest wholesale grocery company, that focuses largely on his role as CEO of warehouse robotics company Symbotic. Two excerpts: • “The vision for Symbotic is to be the best automation company in the world,” Cohen said at […] MorningNewsBeat January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 1 min read Technology & InnovationTech: RoboticsAIOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayKrogerC&S Wholesale GrocersBrick and MortarAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Guest Column: Why C&S Wholesale Grocers Is Nothing Like Haggen by Scott Moses Content Guy’s Note: Scott Moses, Managing Director and Head of Grocery, Pharmacy & Restaurants at Solomon Partners, yesterday posted a column on his website addressing the concerns that allowing the Kroger acquisition of Albertsons would repeat the mistake made by the FTC when it allowed Albertsons to acquire Safeway in 2015, divesting stores to […] MorningNewsBeat December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 3 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryBrick and MortarAcquisitionShoppersAssociatesC&S Wholesale GrocersMergersKrogerWhole FoodsPartnershipsResults & InvestmentGovernmentAmazonDollar GeneralWalmartTargetAldiRestaurantsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCostcoDeliveryDept. PharmacyDivestituresBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery C&S Wholesale Grocers is nothing like Haggen When it comes to their relevance to the Kroger, Albertsons merger — the two are entirely different companies in every important way Supermarket News December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 < 1 min read Albertsons / SafewayC&S Wholesale GrocersRegional GroceryMergersKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Lawmakers Ask FTC To Block Kroger-Albertsons Deal A group of Democratic Senators and Representatives has called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block the proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons by Kroger, saying in a letter that the “merger will harm consumers, workers, farmers, and other food suppliers across the country.” The letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan says that the […] MorningNewsBeat December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 2 min read GovernmentMergersKrogerRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayDivestituresConsumersAssociatesAmazonWalmartBrick and MortarCostcoCompetitionOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsAcquisitionC&S Wholesale GrocersDept. GroceryLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons sound off on negative comments over pending merger [[“value”:” A recent listening session about the pending Kroger, Albertsons merger was filled with misleading information, according to an Albertsons spokesperson. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser hosted the hour-long meeting in Denver, where several store workers and community members spoke out against the merger, but no […] Supermarket News November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 2 min read Albertsons / SafewayMergersRegional GroceryKrogerDivestituresAssociatesGovernmentResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarCompetitionInternationalAmazonDept. GroceryWalmartAcquisitionBankruptcyC&S Wholesale GrocersDept. FreshLegal & CriminalPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger, Albertsons merger should be safe with divestiture: report [[“value”:” History says the $24.6 billion Kroger, Albertsons merger should survive any lawsuit, ultimately getting the stamp of approval from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), according to a new report. A white paper recently released by the International Center for Law & Economics, titled “Food-Retail Competition, Antitrust Law, and the Kroger/Albertsons merger,” says […] Supermarket News October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 2 min read MergersDivestituresAlbertsons / SafewayKrogerRegional GroceryGovernmentConsumersBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalWeatherCompetitionWhole FoodsAcquisitionInternationalAmazonC&S Wholesale GrocersDept. PharmacyAssociatesShoppersWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Piggly Wiggly could see big growth again in Texas [[“value”:” Piggly Wiggly is showing signs of a comeback in the state of Texas — and the growth is being attributed to both the recent C&S acquisition deal, as well as the efforts of one independent grocer, reports the Dallas Morning News. Local Texan Fernando Soto owns three Save A Lot stores. He […] Supermarket News October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryPiggly WigglyBrick and MortarKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayC&S Wholesale GrocersShoppersAcquisitionBankruptcyDept. GroceryDivestituresMergersResults & InvestmentSave A Lot 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Walmart, Walgreens, Kroger top the week's headlines [[“value”:” In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Former FTC policy director: Kroger, Albertsons merger is facing ‘a hurricane storm’. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could be leaning towards challenging the Kroger, Albertsons merger in court, and representatives on both sides are scheduled […] Supermarket News October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 < 1 min read WalmartKrogerWalgreensRegional GroceryGovernmentAlbertsons / SafewayTech: CashierlessMergersBrick and MortarPartnershipsExecutivesC&S Wholesale GrocersDivestituresDollar TreeMeijerHealth & WellnessInternational - North AmericaRite AidWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Hy-Vee, Stop & Shop, Kroger top the week's headlines [[“value”:”UFCW cites ‘echoes of Haggen’ in proposed C&S deal. The United Food and Commercial Workers union on Wednesday expressed deep concerns about the proposed acquisition of 413 Kroger- and Albertsons-owned stores by C&S Wholesale Grocers.”It”]] Supermarket News September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 < 1 min read Hy-VeeKrogerRegional GroceryAssociatesAlbertsons / SafewayAcquisitionDept. GroceryC&S Wholesale GrocersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger breaks ground on first Marketplace store [[“value”:” Kroger has started construction on its first Marketplace store in Plano, Texas, which will replace a smaller Kroger store nearby, reports local news outlet The Dallas Morning News. Kroger’s first Marketplace store is the largest format at 124,000 square — 55,000 square feet bigger than the existing store. The store location is […] Supermarket News September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 2 min read KrogerBrick and MortarStore LocationDept. NonfoodWalmartAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesMergersMerchandisingLegal & CriminalResults & InvestmentGovernmentDept. PerimeterRestaurantsC&S Wholesale GrocersDept. FuelDept. FreshDept. DairyDept. AppliancesDept. ApparelAssociatesMarketing: In StoreDept. Toys & Games 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery In Washington State, Intensive Scrutiny Of Kroger-Albertsons Deal The Seattle Times has a piece about the proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons by Kroger, and the companies’ saying that they will sell 413 stores, including 104 in Washington State, to C&S Wholesale Grocers in order to get Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approvals. While Kroger has pledged that it will not close any stores […] MorningNewsBeat September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 2 min read KrogerRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarStore LocationGovernmentAcquisitionMergersAssociatesCompetitionOperations & Supply ChainShoppersPredictions and ForecastsC&S Wholesale GrocersDivestituresCostcoWalmartDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Analysis: Kroger-Albertsons Deal Still In Regulatory Trouble The financial analysis service Seeking Alpha is out with an assessment of the prospects that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will approve Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons. In short, Seeking Alpha is dubious, at least in part because of ongoing comparisons of the proposed divestiture of more than 400 stores to C&S Wholesale […] MorningNewsBeat September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 3 min read Albertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryBrick and MortarKrogerMergersGovernmentAssociatesAcquisitionDivestituresBankruptcyEconomyDept. GroceryC&S Wholesale GrocersResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery UFCW cites ‘echoes of Haggen’ in proposed C&S deal The United Food and Commercial Workers union on Wednesday expressed deep concerns about the proposed acquisition of 413 Kroger- and Albertsons-owned stores by C&S Wholesale Grocers. “It looks like Haggen 2.0,” said Kim Cordova, president of UFCW Local 7 in Colorado and Wyoming, referring to Haggen’s 2015 implosion after acquiring 146 Safeway and Albertsons stores […] Supermarket News September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 4 min read Albertsons / SafewayAcquisitionBrick and MortarRegional GroceryAssociatesMergersKrogerData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainGovernmentShoppersDept. GroceryStore LocationResults & InvestmentConsumersC&S Wholesale GrocersExecutivesLegal & CriminalPredictions and ForecastsBankruptcyDept. Fresh PreparedCOVID19Dept. DeliMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger took a hard look at the past when crafting divestiture deal, CEO says The chain was determined to avoid a repeat of Albertsons’ ill-fated 2015 deal with Haggen as it developed plans to sell stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers, Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen said. Grocery Dive September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesKrogerDivestituresAlbertsons / SafewayRegional GroceryC&S Wholesale GrocersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Even with divestiture deal, Kroger-Albertsons merger faces challenging odds, analysts say The grocers’ plan to sell hundreds of stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers increases the chance of the deal getting done, according to two Wall Street firms — though they still put the odds at only around 50%. Grocery Dive September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerDivestituresAlbertsons / SafewayEconomyC&S Wholesale GrocersBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Trends & External Forces Kroger-Albertsons merger in court: 6 key takeaways Competition, pricing and the fate of Albertsons were key points of contention in the three court battles that unfolded over a nearly two-month period. Written by Grocery Dive November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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Trends & External Forces Department & Category Corporate Finance Trends & External Forces Mike Tyson Invests in Plant-Based Fast-Food QSR Mike Tyson’s latest KO move comes in the form of an investment in a plant-based QSR. In a press release on GlobeNewswire, through Carma HoldCo, Mike Tyson announced a strategic investment in Mr. Charlie’s Told Me So (TMS), a pioneering plant-based quick-service restaurant (QSR). This move comes as the plant-based food market is projected to exceed […] Written by RetailWire November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Media Insights With FMI’s Mark Baum and NielsenIQ’s Liz Buchanan The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Mark Baum, Chief Collaboration Officer at the Food Marketing Institute and Liz Buchanan, North America President of NielsenIQ. FMI & NielsenIQ are collectively performing a joint research along with Thinkblue LLC – a consulting powerhouse that includes our co-host Sri, on the latest in retail media. […] Written by The CPG Guys November 2, 2024November 4, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked