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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.

Insight Equity Acquires Strauss Brands LLC

August 8, 2019

Food & Beverage

Insight Equity Holdings LLC has acquired Strauss Brands LLC, a family-owned producer of ethically raised specialty meats headquartered in Franklin, Wisconsin. The Strauss family retained a significant ownership stake and Randy Strauss remains CEO; Insight Equity will invest capital to build a new state-of-the-art processing facility, expand production capacity, and grow Strauss's retail and foodservice channels.

Verndale Acquires Vaan Group

January 8, 2026

Marketing & Advertising

Verndale has acquired Vaan Group, a Shopify Platinum design and technology agency, to establish a dedicated D2C commerce practice and deepen its Shopify design, build, and optimization capabilities. The deal expands Verndale's ability to deliver end-to-end Shopify storefronts, platform migrations, headless builds, and conversion optimization for DTC, luxury, and lifestyle brands.

VT Companies (Larry Van Tuyl) Acquires Groove Toyota from Summit Automotive Partners

December 31, 2024

Automotive

Larry Van Tuyl, through VT Companies, has acquired Groove Toyota from Summit Automotive Partners. The acquisition gives Van Tuyl his first dealership presence in Colorado as he expands his multi-state automotive portfolio.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires The VanDyke Group, Inc.

October 27, 2021

Insurance

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Homer Glen, Illinois-based The VanDyke Group, Inc.; terms were not disclosed. The VanDyke Group provides employee benefits consulting, HR solutions and property/casualty coverages across Northern Illinois, Northern Indiana and Southern Wisconsin, and founder Matthew VanDyke and his team will remain in place.