tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post4810284905289501418..comments2024-03-28T03:22:39.407-04:00Comments on Albertsons Florida Blog: Kroger's Latest Acquisition Will Bring them to...WisconsinAlbertsons Florida Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17350708223049245195noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-44997446277060744132016-04-03T20:13:57.833-04:002016-04-03T20:13:57.833-04:00That's an interesting move on Kroger's par...That's an interesting move on Kroger's part. Lucky's has been on a recent push into Florida, including a new store in my area to open later this year. For a company as young as Lucky's, a partnership with Kroger makes a lot of sense as far as product and distribution benefits, and buying power (depending on what kind of agreements they made). It also makes me wonder if Kroger will be looking into taking over Lucky's as a wholly-owned brand one day, especially after their recent interest in The Fresh Market. Albertsons Florida Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350708223049245195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-23031725882551728512016-04-02T19:30:37.645-04:002016-04-02T19:30:37.645-04:00http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kroger--lu...http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kroger--luckys-market-announce-strategic-partnership-300244806.html<br /><br />And in other Kroger news...One One One One Zero (11110)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-3802425215663064312016-03-15T21:43:36.658-04:002016-03-15T21:43:36.658-04:00It was probably a bit of a stretch for Kroger to g...It was probably a bit of a stretch for Kroger to go after The Fresh Market anyway.Albertsons Florida Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350708223049245195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-39850570263888830872016-03-15T12:35:17.895-04:002016-03-15T12:35:17.895-04:00As speculated, a private equity firm ended up buyi...As speculated, a private equity firm ended up buying The Fresh Market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-91581684055615456032016-02-12T22:08:27.482-05:002016-02-12T22:08:27.482-05:00I didn't know The Fresh Market was having trou...I didn't know The Fresh Market was having troubles like that. They seemed to be doing pretty decent, and they've been opening a bunch of new stores around here recently that seem to get a decent following. I have to agree that a private equity firm will probably end up purchasing The Fresh Market. Not that Kroger would do a bad job running the company, but the private equity firm seems like a better match for them right now. The Publix buying Whole Foods rumors were a fairly interesting concept. Publix has never bought out another company in their entire history, let alone even considering buying one with locations all around the US.Albertsons Florida Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350708223049245195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-35707778512496862652016-02-12T06:08:19.869-05:002016-02-12T06:08:19.869-05:00And the rumor train keeps on rolling.
http://www....And the rumor train keeps on rolling.<br /><br />http://www.cincinnati.com/story/money/2016/02/11/report-kroger-might-buy-fresh-market/80240816/<br /><br />I don't think that Kroger will end up acquiring these stores in the end (I think a Private Equity firm might get it), but if they do; They'll end up with an increased presence in Florida.<br /><br />This honestly seems like another "Publix buying Whole Foods" scenario.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-38948785948330518062015-12-29T14:25:28.054-05:002015-12-29T14:25:28.054-05:00http://www.ncflindependent.com/2015/09/22/harris-t...http://www.ncflindependent.com/2015/09/22/harris-teeter-grocery-store-plans-major-expansion/<br /><br />Seems like Albertsons isn't the only one remodeling in Florida.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-91705767442455011332015-11-29T10:56:55.511-05:002015-11-29T10:56:55.511-05:00Kroger's acquisition of Roundy's give it e...Kroger's acquisition of Roundy's give it entry into Wisconsin and increased presence in Illinois. It is a good move around the Great Lakes states.<br /><br />The acquisitions of Harris Teeter and Roundy's has me thinking if Kroger seeks regional chains with good store count, position in markets, and good management. <br /><br />My questions for Kroger: <br />(1) How can Kroger grow? <br /><br />Kroger will continue to grow through the acquisition of regional chains and will expand its Marketplace hypermarket stores to compete against Walmart's Supercenter stores.<br /><br />(2) Where can Kroger grow? <br /><br />Kroger can grow anywhere it sees opportunities. <br /><br />Both northeastern and southeastern United States provide opportunities for growth. Both general regions are undergoing shifts in the number of participants and who is participating. <br /><br />Participants in the northeastern United States have gained opportunities as A&P folded. Albertson's (Acme, Jewel, Safeway), Ahold Delhaize (Hannaford, Stop & Shop), and ShopRite should be dominant in 2016. <br /><br />The southeastern United States are dominated by Walmart and Publix, Kroger's major regional competitors. Food City and Ingles are smaller regional chains that are dominant in specific regions in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Southeastern Grocers (Bi-Lo, Harvey's and Winn Dixie) and Food Lion are chains that have closed stores and exited markets.<br /><br />With Publix's further expansion in North Carolina and Tennessee, I wonder if Ingles could be an acquisition target. It has become very active in new store construction (replacement stores, expansions, additional stores).<br /><br />Florida remains an opportunity for expansion. Winn-Dixie could be an acquisition target and provide some stores. I think Kroger's Marketplace stores could outdo Winn-Dixie and compete against Walmart and Kroger.<br /> <br />(3) Is Kroger still in position to make additional acquisitions?<br /><br />I think Kroger is focused on integrating Roundy's at the moment. When the process completes itself and Kroger has conditions and funds for growth available, it could make another acquisition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-34639067434686866092015-11-20T08:54:43.980-05:002015-11-20T08:54:43.980-05:00Ironically, Tops used to be a part of Ahold too. T...Ironically, Tops used to be a part of Ahold too. Thanks for the welcoming.Random Retailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04657239630479658385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-7154913190160303342015-11-19T18:06:51.307-05:002015-11-19T18:06:51.307-05:00Tops would be a good candidate for Kroger if they ...Tops would be a good candidate for Kroger if they every did want to enter the Northeast. Kroger isn't too picky about store sizes of their acquisitions, and over time they would more than likely expand/replace any stores they feel are too small. I always thought the current Ahold stores (Giant-PA, Giant-MD, and Stop and Shop) would have been a good acquisition for Kroger as well for a potential Northeastern expansion, although now Ahold decided to merge with Delhaize rather than just put themselves up for sale to anyone, like Safeway did (who Kroger put in a bid for before Albertsons got them). I guess now I can officially welcome you to the supermarket club! Albertsons Florida Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350708223049245195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-8511317947277401022015-11-18T22:59:42.757-05:002015-11-18T22:59:42.757-05:00I wouldn't be surprised if Kroger does eventua...I wouldn't be surprised if Kroger does eventually try to open up shop in the northeast. If they decide to open up shop in the Twin Tiers area, I'd bet Tops would be a candidate for acquisition. Though I bet some of Tops' newer stores would be too small for the typical Kroger. I've got some pictures of a few different Tops locations (as well as two Wegmans locations) to be uploaded to Flickr/blog posts from my picture vault. Yep, I've officially starting taking pictures of grocery stores now too.... :DRandom Retailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04657239630479658385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-6225285951134138262015-11-15T12:30:26.397-05:002015-11-15T12:30:26.397-05:00Mariano's is supposed to be an upscale chain, ...Mariano's is supposed to be an upscale chain, so now Kroger will have a presence in Chicago's discount and upscale grocery markets, getting a piece of both worlds. I know that there was lots of rumor online that Kroger wanted a much larger presence in Chicago, as in something more than just the Food4Less stores. I haven't found anything about what Kroger's future plans are for Roundy's banners, but it will be something to watch. <br /><br />I'm surprised at the amount of freedom Kroger has given to Harris Teeter. HT still seems to be operating their stores like Kroger never even bought them, and they still use their own store designs and Harris Teeter brand items, rather than Kroger brand (at least according to HT's website). I've never been to Harris Teeter in person to notice if the Kroger influence is actually much larger than it seems. Albertsons Florida Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350708223049245195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-80473009424608060682015-11-14T20:45:47.668-05:002015-11-14T20:45:47.668-05:00Kroger does have a presence in the Chicago area, b...Kroger does have a presence in the Chicago area, but they're not traditional format stores. All the Kroger owned stores in Chicago area (14 in total) are part of the Food4Less Chicago division.<br /><br />There are 48 other stores in the state of Illinois, concentrated both South and West of Chicago. These 48 stores in Illinois are served by both the JayC division and the Central division, both based out of Indiana.<br /><br />About 90 Miles from Chicago, in Rockford, Kroger had sold Hilander, a relatively small banner to Schnucks a few years back.<br /><br />Back to the topic at hand, Anything could be possible but I wouldn't put all my bets on the people of Cincinnati completely krogerizing the chain. For the most part, they left Harris Teeter in tact (I live in an area with both Kroger and Harris Teeter, and the latter is the most upscale of the two) but then again, we may never know with Kroger.<br /><br /><br />Now this is based off anecdotes and assumptions I had but personally, I thought Kroger's next acquisition would be of another Midwestern chain, out of a state where they don't have much market presence. Not Bi-Lo or Roundy's.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-33540943026254147822015-11-13T15:07:01.989-05:002015-11-13T15:07:01.989-05:00Yes, that will change quite a bit! Mariano's h...Yes, that will change quite a bit! Mariano's has a pretty sizable presence in Chicago, with somewhere around 40 or so stores in that general area, and they were planning on opening more.Albertsons Florida Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350708223049245195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-89146034670747701822015-11-13T15:04:52.566-05:002015-11-13T15:04:52.566-05:00I'm not sure what exactly Kroger has planned f...I'm not sure what exactly Kroger has planned for these stores, but I feel that the most likely thing is that they'll all eventually become cookie-cutter Krogers, whether the names are kept or if all the stores are switched over to the Kroger name. I'm not too familiar with Mariano's, but I believe they're a newer chain (founded in the last decade or so), and their stores are supposed to be very upscale and nice. It looks like Kroger seems to let Harris Teeter do their own thing, as I believe their newest stores use a unique exterior design and decor that Kroger doesn't use, unless these are just holdovers from before Kroger finalized their deal to buy HT. Even with that being said, I still believe this may be the end of Roundy's as everyone knows it, as Kroger is probably going to try some kind of rebranding effort to bring this new division back into financial health. Albertsons Florida Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350708223049245195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-46975524281228892042015-11-13T10:29:19.150-05:002015-11-13T10:29:19.150-05:00How coincidental, I was just talking to another fl...How coincidental, I was just talking to another flickr member the other day who said Kroger doesn't have a presence in Chicago. Guess that's about to change soon...Retail Retellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12636351832804174132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628100700550321985.post-91862904487227175192015-11-13T09:01:03.439-05:002015-11-13T09:01:03.439-05:00Ah yes...I was going to reply to RetailWatchers (w...Ah yes...I was going to reply to RetailWatchers (which my membership is still pending) but Mariano's in Chicagoland, for lack of a better term, is ruined. I saw what happened when Kroger converted Hiller's Markets in Michigan earlier this year, and I believe that what will happen to Mariano's will be basically a Dominick's-to-Safeway 2.0. Expect to say goodbye to Roundy's brands and merchandising, unless Kroger basically treats Roundy's as to what United is to Albertsons.Pseudo3Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848368606946150471noreply@blogger.com