Recent upheaval in the U.S. grocery business is proving to be especially painful for regional supermarkets and their suppliers, creating opportunities for big-food retailers to further consolidate their position in the market. Increased consumer spending at discount grocers, club chains and e-commerce sites are forcing middle-market grocers and distributors to take stock of their finances, resulting in store closures or other steps to pare down debt. Traditional chains captured 44% of spending on food and beverages last...

Source: Wall Street Journal August 12, 2017 12:56 UTC