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Kroger Purchasing Rival Albertsons for $24.6 Billion
Together, the companies would have a combined market cap of around $47 billion. Kroger is the largest grocery store operator in the U.S.
Kroger, Albertsons Reveal Merger Details, Plans to Spin-Off Up to 375 Stores
While the grocers have agreed to the $24.6 billion merger, federal regulators will have the final say.

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RL Pro Alert: What the Kroger & Albertsons Deal Means
The grocery sector, like many retails sectors before, appears to be in the midst of a great consolidation of power between a few strong brands.
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Yesway Acquires Texas Chain
The emerging convenience store operator's first acquisition of 2022 comprises nine Tres Amigos stores in Texas.
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Misfits Market to Acquire Imperfect Foods
The two online grocers aim to deliver a more sustainable grocery experience and put the combined business on track to reach profitability by early 2024.
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Instacart Acquires AI-Powered Platform
Instacart is expanding its advertising capabilities with the acquisition of Eversight, a pricing and promotions platform for CPG brands and retailers within the grocery industry.
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Signet Jewelers to Buy Blue Nile for $360M
The parent company of Zales and Kay Jewelers has signed a definitive agreement to acquire e-commerce jewelry platform Blue Nile.
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Vera Bradley Sells Retail Startup GoodMrkt
Vera Bradley has sold its 16-month-old retail format GoodMrkt to Harry Cunningham, the startup’s co-founder, according to a WWD report.
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Walmart to Acquire AR Optical Tech Company
The acquisition of Memomi enables Walmart to continue to offer virtual optical try-on capabilities and contact-free digital measurements.
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Kohl’s Calls Off Sale, Cites ‘Market Volatility’
The Kohl’s board of directors unanimously determined to conclude its strategic review process and end negotiations with Franchise Group.
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Instacart Files for IPO
Instacart is on its way toward an initial public offering (IPO).
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Kohl’s Survives Takeover Attempts
Kohl’s has successfully thrown off takeover attempts from activist shareholders.
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Fresh Market Gets a Buyer
South American retailer Cencosud has acquired a majority stake in U.S. grocery chain Fresh Market.
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Madison Reed Raises $33M
Beauty brand Madison Reed has raised $33 million in a new financing round.

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