You've heard it before: Mergers often trigger a domino effect. And with U.S. grocery chains poised for further consolidation, their suppliers should consider following suit.
One likely participant in any potential deal is SuperValu Inc., which my colleague Tara Lachapelle has pointed out may warrant a look from suitors including buyout firms or closely held rival C&S Wholesale Grocers. Its sale of the Save-A-Lot grocery chain to Canadian private equity firm Onex Corp. in December freed up the company to both pay down debt and focus on its wholesale-distribution business.
On the Rebound
After shrinking due to customer losses, SuperValu's wholesale business has aggressively expanded and is set to return to growth
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