C&S Wholesale Grocers to Acquire SpartanNash for $1.77 Billion

C&S Wholesale Grocers to Take Majority Control of The Winn-Dixie Company

August 14, 2026

Retail

C&S Wholesale Grocers has announced a proposed transaction to become the majority owner of The Winn-Dixie Company, expanding its retail footprint in the Southeast. The deal is expected to close in early 2027, with Raymond Rhee serving as Winn-Dixie CEO until closing and Anthony Hucker continuing as a special advisor.

The Kroger Co. to Acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65 Billion

July 1, 2026

Retail

The Kroger Co. announced a definitive agreement to acquire family-owned grocery and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in a $1.65 billion deal. Kroger will pay $1.25 billion in cash and assume about $400 million in liabilities, and the companies expect the transaction to close in 2027 after required regulatory approvals and limited store divestitures.

SpartanNash Acquires Metcalfe's Market

April 15, 2024

Retail

SpartanNash has acquired Metcalfe's Market, a three-store Wisconsin grocery chain, expanding SpartanNash's Wisconsin footprint to seven stores. SpartanNash will retain Metcalfe's storefront, branding and employees, and bring its private-label offerings and loyalty program to the acquired stores; terms were not disclosed.

SpartanNash Acquires Great Lakes Foods

January 5, 2023

Food & Beverage

SpartanNash has acquired Great Lakes Foods, including its 300,000-square-foot distribution center in Menominee, Michigan. The facility, which serves roughly 100 independent grocery customers and employs 125 associates, will be integrated into SpartanNash's supply chain to expand geographic reach and enhance service offerings.

Kroger to Acquire Albertsons in $24.6 Billion Merger

October 14, 2022

Retail

Kroger and Albertsons Companies entered into a definitive agreement for Kroger to acquire Albertsons for an estimated $24.6 billion enterprise value. The deal is expected to expand Kroger’s national footprint and omnichannel capabilities, with regulatory-driven store divestitures and the planned creation of a SpinCo prior to/at closing.

SpartanNash Acquires Shop-N-Save Food Centers

June 14, 2022

Retail

SpartanNash has acquired Shop-N-Save Food Centers, a three-store grocery chain in northwestern Michigan, converting the Benzonia, Fremont and Ludington locations to its Family Fare banner and retaining employment for all associates. Shop-N-Save, founded by William "Bill" DeVries and a SpartanNash distribution customer for nearly 25 years, will expand SpartanNash's Family Fare footprint across the Midwest.