FTC sues to block Kroger-Albertsons $24.6 billion merger The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history. Proposed Kroger, Albertsons merger delayed The proposed merger between two U.S. supermarket giants is no longer expected to be completed in March. Kroger, Albertsons to divest more than 400 stores, eight DCs in $1.9B deal The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. are offloading some stores and distribution centers in connection with their proposed merger. Piggly Wiggly Midwest to pilot digital store platform Piggly Wiggly Midwest will test the viability of a completely digitalized store. C&S Wholesale Grocers standardizes digital product content The largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S. is enhancing customer support in product identification, interaction and ordering. More consolidation: C&S Wholesale Grocers to acquire Piggly Wiggly Midwest C&S Wholesale Grocers has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Piggly Wiggly Midwest. Two Bi-Lo stores will convert to Piggly Wiggly banner Two independent Piggly Wiggly store owners are acquiring one Bi-Lo store location each. Grocers ease on-demand delivery for seniors during pandemic Hundreds of grocery retailers across the country are partnering with DoorDash to make on-demand delivery more accessible to senior citizens nationwide. Petco expands same-day delivery option Petco is offering customers another way to order products online from their local store. P.O’B. Montgomery acquires Cottonwood Plaza 1 2 Next Last
