The Giant Company acquires stores as owner exits market

For decades, small businesses have shaped communities' identities, building their distinct character. Independent grocery stores, with local produce and personalized service, offered a sense of connection that national chains often could not replicate. Today, however, that landscape is changing. Independent grocers are closing at a rapid pace and being taken over by larger retailers aiming to expand their reach. Retail giants such as Walmart, Costco, Kroger, and Albertsons continue to dominate the indus ...