Finance & Capital Management

UNFI’s Q2 shows strong gains

Private brand sales increased 7.3%, with net sales up 7.1%, for the U.S. grocery distributor.
TricorBraun acquires RODA Packaging

The company’s 10th acquisition in the last four years, the acquisition grows the packager’s presence in Canada.
BJ’s Wholesale grows across categories in Q4

Same-store sales, excluding gasoline sales, increased by 15.9% at BJ's, including digitally enabled sales growth of 168% and physical store comps of 13%.
Casey’s makes way for private brands in-store

During Q3 call, retailer updated a significant reset underway at its more than 2,200 locations to make room for its expanded store brand set and improve traffic flow.
Big Lots has a big year

The chain reported a full-year, same-store sales increase of 16.1% — double tat of the year prior — as it looks to add up to 60 stores in 2021.
Sprouts adds to its store count, introduces small-format stores

The retailer is rolling out 20 more stores, including the debut of small-format stores in Florida, Texas, Arizona and Georgia.
Private equity firm set to acquire Michaels

The arts-and-crafts retailer has entered into an agreement to be acquired for $5 billion.
Kroger private brands surpass $26B

The grocer said it was a record year for its Our Brands, including the Simple Truth brand exceeding $3 billion in sales for the year.

2 snack companies merge, form private brand supplier Awakened Food Crafters