The purchase from Scolari’s Food & Drug includes five stores under the eponymous banner that will be transferred to the Raley’s banner and one Sak ’N Save that will maintain its name and operate as part of the Raley’s food source division.
The exit of both GSK and RB doesn't leave many companies large enough to swing Pfizer's reported asking price of $20 billion for an OTC portfolio that includes powerhouse brands Advil and Centrum.
All locations will remain open as Farm Fresh stores until the transaction is complete, which is expected in May. Pharmacies at all locations will also remain open through the transition.
Southeastern Grocers said it has entered into a restructuring support agreement with a group of creditors and its private equity sponsor regarding a comprehensive financial restructuring that will position the company for long-term financial health.