The sale is to Keene, N.H.-based C&S Wholesale Grocers which supplies more than 7,500 independent grocers and has distribution centers in Dallas and Houston.
“Because we are still in the regulatory process, we are not able to share the specific locations included in the agreement,” Votava said.Prior to the closing, Kroger may be required by the Federal Trade Commission to sell up to 237 more stores in some areas. If additional stores are added to the transaction, C&S has agreed to purchase the stores.
The sale to C&S Wholesale Grocers also includes eight distribution centers, two offices and five private label brands in 17 states and Washington D.C.
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