C&S Wholesale Grocers
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is a leader in food solutions across the United States. Established in 1918, C&S had its start as a supplier to independent grocery stores. Today, the C&S family of companies — including Grocers Supply, Hansen Distribution Group™, Davidson Specialty Foods and SpartanNash® — delivers innovative supply chain solutions, products and services to chain, independent and military customers from 60 distribution centers nationwide. C&S offers a comprehensive range of products for every aisle of the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods, including within our private label portfolio. C&S operates more than 200 corporate-run grocery stores primarily under the banners: D&W® Fresh Market, Grand Union®, Family Fare®, Martin’s™ Super Markets and Piggly Wiggly®. C&S is deeply committed to corporate citizenship, actively supporting various charitable causes that help enrich and feed our communities. For more detailed information, please visit our website at cswg.com.www.cswg.com
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Oct 14, 2026
Emily MillironHOST
They say the deal contract required Kroger to do whatever it took to win approval.
Emily MillironHOST
And to get ahead of those antitrust concerns, they were going to sell off nearly 500 stores, including some to C&S Wholesale Grocers, the parent of Piggly Wiggly.
Emily MillironHOST
Albertson says Kroger stuck to its failing lowball strategy in the sales and was cherry-picking the more valuable banners and stores for itself.
John CroteauHOST
Right.
Jeanne SparrowHOST
Now Albertsons is going after Kroger for damages.
Jeanne SparrowHOST
Albertsons claims Kroger refused to adjust its store divestiture plans despite explicit warnings from federal regulators, its own economists, and its proposed buyer, C&S Wholesale Grocers.
Jeanne SparrowHOST
Albertsons says Kroger was capped at divesting 650 stores but held out to protect its own profit targets rather than saving the deal.
Jeanne SparrowHOST
In a statement, Albertson's said, quote, "The bottom line is that Kroger made a promise and broke it." The requested payout includes a nine billion dollar shareholder premium, a six hundred million dollar breakup fee, plus interest and legal costs.