Danone Poised to Acquire WhiteWave Foods
Danone recently positioned themselves to acquire WhiteWave Foods Company to the tune of $10.4 billion. Once complete, this merger would mark the largest deal in the natural and organic […]
Read MoreHostess prepares a $2.3 billion stock offering
Hostess Brands announced it is preparing to take its stock public, four years after the company laid off thousands of workers and announced it was going out of business. Today, […]
Read MoreMondelez makes takeover offer for Hershey
Mondelez International has made a takeover offer for Hershey – a deal that would create the industry’s largest confection maker and surpass Mars, Inc. Earlier this month, Mondelez officials sent […]
Read MoreAhold and Delhaize receive merger approval
Ahold and Delhaize Group officials announced they have received approval from the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) for their intended merger. The BCA’s approval is conditional upon the divestment of a […]
Read MoreThe Fresh Market Acquired for $1.4 billion
The Fresh Market has been acquired by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management to the tune of $1.4 billion. The transaction is anticipated to close during the second quarter of […]
Read MoreKroger’s division president named president of Fred Meyer
Fred Meyer named Jeff Burt its new president, following current president Lynn Gust’s retirement, effective Jan. 31. Burt is currently president of Kroger’s Central division. Gust is retiring after 45 […]
Read MoreBJ’s Wholesale Club Appoints New President
Effective Sept. 8, Christopher Baldwin will take over as president and COO of BJ’s Wholesale Club. Baldwin will be tasked with the grocery chain’s business operations including merchandising, marketing, membership […]
Read MoreAlbertsons files for IPO
One of the country’s largest supermarket chains, Albertsons, recently announced the company plans to go public. This is one of the significantly larger initial public offerings this year, particularly during […]
Read MoreA&P files bankruptcy a second time
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and company officials are considering liquidating some of its stores. This is the second Chapter 11 bankruptcy […]
Read More99 Cents Only Stores Appoint Former Walmart EVP
99 Cents Only Stores officials announced Jack Sinclair has been appointed as Chief Merchandising Officer, effective today. Sinclair will be tasked with merchandising and marketing functions for 99 Cents Only. […]
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