Consumer Goods Citi-Backed Bridge Launches $500M Direct Lending Fund for Retail SuppliersThe fund is designed to finance up to 100 percent of eligible production costs tied to expected or confirmed orders. August 26, 2026
Retail C&S Takes Majority Ownership of Winn-DixieC&S was part of a consortium of private investors that acquired Winn-Dixie from ALDI U.S. in 2025. August 14, 2026
Retail Lightview Capital Invests in InStore TechnologyInStore Technology is a managed technology provider serving independent and regional grocery chains across the western United States. August 11, 2026
Retail Spencer’s Parent Buys Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Her Universe from Sycamore PartnersAt close, Spencer Spirit Holdings will operate a combined footprint of more than 3,000 stores across North America. August 6, 2026
Retail Instacart Purchases ArpalusArpalus develops AI-powered shelf intelligence technology purpose-built for grocery retail. July 16, 2026