THE FRIDAY 5: Kroger Not Backing Down; Massive Acquisition in Snacking WorldGrocery gaming culture, store news from Target and Sprouts also gained reader attention this week Harris Presidential Campaign Takes Aim at High Food PricesCandidate will propose federal ban on ‘corporate price gouging’ Mars Acquiring Kellanova $35.9B deal is largest acquisition of 2024 Kroger Pushes Back Against FTC’s Request for Preliminary Injunction Grocer says move for “extraordinary relief” is not permissible or warranted THE FRIDAY 5: How Kroger, Albertsons Navigate Merger Uncertainty; Big Lots' Store Closures Growth at Ahold Delhaize, ALDI’s big tech move also interested readers this week Vestar Capital Closes Recapitalization of Roland Foods Move supports fine ingredient purveyor’s next phase of growth GrubMarket Acquires Online Grocer Good Eggs Move enables footprint expansion in consumer market while leveraging tech to boost operational efficiencies, improve customer experience GrubMarket Acquires Largest Asian Squash Provider in U.S. Best Oriental Produce is also single largest importer of young coconut from Thailand into this country and largest Chinese eggplant grower globally Kroger and Albertsons: A Case Study in Operational Resilience Both companies navigate merger uncertainty by staying focused on value creation models Rosauers Acquires Hank's Harvest Foods in Washington Latest addition brings grocery chain's total to 24 stores First Previous 5 6 7 8 9 Next Last