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C&S Grocers Acquires Frozen Service Contract

July 23, 2021 - from Specialty Food

"C&S Wholesale Grocers has purchased Albertsons’ frozen service contract from Burris Logistics."

"C&S entered the contract earlier this year. The deal was closed on July 18."

C&S Wholesale Grocers To Purchase Piggly Wiggly Midwest

July 16, 2021 - from Shelby Report

"Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers has entered into a definitive agreement with Piggly Wiggly Midwest with the intent to purchase the Wisconsin-based wholesaler."

"Piggly Wiggly Midwest operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style program. Since 1911, Sheboygan, Wisconsin has been the home to Piggly Wiggly Midwest’s headquarters, where it has its corporate offices and two of its distribution centers. A third distribution center is located in Milwaukee."

"As part of the acquisition, C&S will operate 11 Piggly Wiggly Midwest corporate stores and service 14 Butera Market stores in the Chicagoland region, as well as 84 Wisconsin franchisees under the Piggly Wiggly brand. As part of this agreement, the current distribution centers and offices will continue to operate. The sale transaction is anticipated to close at the end of July, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions."