Here’s a question from Supermarket News: “What, at its core, makes a grocery store?” It’s an important question, especially to Federal antitrust enforcers considering the Kroger, Albertsons merger. Whatever happens, at UNFI we are committed to empowering independent grocery retailers to thrive amidst industry shifts through access to a wide range of products, from specialty organic goods to everyday staples, ensuring consumers have access to varied shopping choices.