Why M&A Strategy Should Be A Top Priority For Every Grocer

M&A strategy should be high on the priority list of every leadership team in grocery, even for those companies — in fact, especially for those companies — that aren't currently seeking a transaction. The reason is simple: Deal activity is picking up. You may not be thinking about buying another grocer, but another grocer may be thinking about buying you.

Scale and access to capital always matter, but even more so as tariffs, digital disruption and world events create uncertainty and consumers shift more dollars into discount, mass and club. In the wake of the dissolution of the Kroger-Albertsons merger attempt, we've seen carve-outs, combinations, and take-privates, and we expect more in the near future.