SpartanNash Acquires Fresh Encounter Inc. to Expand Retail Footprint

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 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.

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.

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

June 23, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

C&S Wholesale Grocers will acquire SpartanNash in a cash transaction valued at $26.90 per share, representing total consideration of $1.77 billion including assumed net debt. The companies entered into a definitive merger agreement and expect the deal to close in late 2025, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Fresh Express Acquires McEntire Produce

December 13, 2024

Food & Beverage

Fresh Express Inc. has acquired McEntire Produce Inc., a Columbia, South Carolina-based fresh-cut processor, repacker and wholesaler, to form a newly branded Foodservice Division under the McEntire Produce name. The deal combines McEntire's regional foodservice capabilities, wash-system technology and distribution fleet with Fresh Express's national retail supply footprint, grower network and supply-chain capabilities to expand foodservice reach and enhance food safety and innovation.

Cencosud Acquires 67% Stake in The Fresh Market from Apollo Funds

May 11, 2022

Retail

Cencosud agreed to acquire a 67% majority stake in The Fresh Market Holdings, Inc. for a $1.568 billion enterprise valuation, investing $676 million in a mix of primary and secondary equity. The deal provides Cencosud with entry into the U.S. market while existing shareholders (including funds managed by Apollo, the Berry family and management) retain a minority interest and The Fresh Market’s management will continue to operate the business.