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

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