C&S Acquires SpartanNash for $1.77 Billion in Major Grocery Wholesale Merger

In a significant development in the grocery wholesale sector, C&S, a leading privately-held distributor, is set to acquire SpartanNash, a publicly-traded company, for $1.77 billion. This merger will combine their operations into a larger entity managing over 60 warehouses and 200 grocery stores, servicing tens of thousands of independent grocers across the U.S. This strategic move aims to enhance supply chain efficiency and competitive pricing to counteract the growing market share of mass merchants like Walmart. C&S, which recently increased its investments through acquisitions and vertical integration, sees this as a strategic extension into new regions, particularly the Midwest and West Coast. The deal marks a notable consolidation in an industry where major players such as C&S, McLane, UNFI, and KeHe hold significant market power.