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US Foods is acquiring Jetro Restaurant Depot in a $30 billion deal to enter the Cash-and-Carry business, targeting a low-cost model better suited for smaller restaurants navigating inflation.

Impact: The strategic shift signals a move toward resilient, cost-effective distribution models; however, immediate market reaction included a 15% stock drop, highlighting integration risks.

— from Geopolitical Risks, AI Moats, and M&A Shifts Shape Markets · OHNE AKTIEN WIRD SCHWER - Tägliche Börsen-News· Mar 31, 2026