Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: Retailer Somerfield Stores Ltd. was acquired by The Co-operative Group on 2 March 2009 in a Â # 1.57 billion deal ; the brand will be replaced by The Co-operative Food fascia within two years of this acquisition .
Simplified: The Co-operative Food purchased Somerfield in early 2009 .