Kroger looks toward urban market with Mariano’s

Through its acquisition of Roundy’s Supermarkets, Kroger will look to the retailer’s Mariano’s Fresh Market banner as a successful example of a high-volume, urban retailer that features fresh and local offerings. Kroger announced the $800 million cash-and-debt deal to acquire Roundy’s. Under the deal, Roundy’s CEO Bob Mariano will stay on to help run Mariano’s and Roundy’s Wisconsin operations. Read the Supermarket News story here