$1.77B Grocery Mega-Merger: SpartanNash & C&S Unite
Podcast:Omni Talk Retail Published On: Fri Jun 27 2025 Description: In this week's Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, we break down the massive $1.77B merger between SpartanNash and C&S Wholesale Grocers that will service 10,000+ retail locations. We analyze why wholesale consolidation is accelerating and what it means for independent grocers fighting against Walmart and Kroger's dominance. Timestamps: 5:28 - Merger announcement details 6:09 - Why scale matters in wholesale 7:11 - Pressure on independent grocers 7:51 - Can this stop big retailer market grab? Catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/3lsaTBvBuMs #Grocery #retailnews #SpartanNash #WholesaleGrocers #RetailConsolidation #IndependentGrocers