Mergers & Acquisitions

Chain attributes decision to narrowing price gap between banners

Deal includes all 37 of Long Island grocer’s stores

Grocer also closing 4 underperforming Shaw’s stores

Independent grocer operates 4 stores in Birmingham, Ala.

Equity firm to partner with Lipari family to grow business

Company hopes to revive iconic brands as private label lines

Grocer will still hold long-term services agreement with division after sale

Deal includes files at 42 stores, 25 in WI

Lidl, The Fresh Market, Top Women in Grocery take the spotlight

2019 predictions, Farm Bill passage, emerging leaders take the spotlight

Debut comes on heels of Best Markets acquisition

Chairman/CEO Spinner: “Our outlook for the combination is stronger than ever”