date:Aug 08, 2013
are no longer calling the shots -- a role now shared with Whole Foods and Trader Joes on the natural/specialty side, Walmart, club stores, and dollar stores on the value front, and farmers markets and food trucks in trend-setting.
At the same time, 2012 and 2013 have been big years for mergers and acquisitions in the retail food industry, as strategic buyers and private investors seek a way to expand their businesses to additional markets. While the economy has shown positive signs of recovery