Gelson’s Markets has appointed John Barker as chief operations officer (COO) and Rick Williams as chief merchandising and marketing officer. This move comes as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team and drive future growth. “John and Rick bring decades of expertise and a deep understanding of the Southern California grocery […]
Category: Albertsons
Albertsons traces its roots back to its founding in 1939 by Joe Albertson in Boise, Idaho. With a commitment to providing quality products and exceptional service, Albertsons quickly gained popularity. Over the years, the company expanded its presence and, as of 2023, operates over 2000 locations across 34 states and the District of Columbia.
Albertsons prides itself on providing an array of exclusive and specialty items. From artisanal cheeses and locally sourced organic produce to proprietary brands offering high-quality and innovative choices, they are a haven for those seeking distinct and premium products. The supermarket chain prioritizes customer satisfaction, offering a variety of services and products to meet the diverse needs of its shoppers. Albertsons has evolved to embrace modern shopping trends while maintaining its commitment to quality and affordability. By acting on their vision of community engagement and customer loyalty, the company continues to be a leading player in the grocery retail industry.
Today, Albertsons serves as one of 20 banners under Albertsons Companies, and operates 2200 stores in 34 states including California, Texas, Nevada and the District of Columbia. Additional banners include Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci’s Food Lovers Market.
Posted inGrocery News, Albertsons, Meijer, National, The Kroger Co.
Several Grocers, Distributors Named ‘Best Place To Work For Disability Inclusion’
Multiple grocers and distributors have been named by the Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The DEI is a benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable actions they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. It is a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Harris Teeter, Northeast, Whole Foods
Manna Tree Takes Controlling Interest In Verde Farms, Plans Expansion
Global private equity firm Manna Tree has taken a controlling interest in Verde Farms, a brand of organic, 100 percent grass-fed and pasture-raised beef. The investment aims to accelerate Verde’s growth in the rapidly expanding better-for-you (BFY) beef category, which is currently outpacing conventional beef by nearly three times. Manna Tree first invested in Verde Farms in January […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Grubhub Adds Albertsons Cos. To Delivery Marketplace
Grubhub and Albertsons Cos. have partnered to bring almost 1,800 Albertsons Cos. stores to Grubhub’s marketplace for delivery, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME and Tom Thumb. Availability is based on delivery locations through the grocery section on the app and website. “We’re pleased to grow our grocery offering with Albertsons Cos., one of the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Meijer, Midwest, Save A Lot, The Kroger Co.
150 Save A Lot Stores Offering Delivery Through Uber
Save A Lot has begun a new partnership with Uber, allowing customers to have their groceries delivered from more than 150 of the St. Louis-based grocer’s locations. In addition, shoppers also will be able to use their Health Benefit cards to buy thousands of items through Uber Eats. Health Benefit cards offer a way to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Anniversary Issues, Home Page Latest News, Rosauers, West
Rosauers ‘Definitely On A Growth Trajectory’
Rosauers Supermarkets is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, and CEO Cliff Rigsbee said the company is on a trajectory for continued growth. The grocer, based in Spokane, Washington, is a fully-owned subsidiary of URM Stores Inc. and operates under three banners: Rosauers, Super 1 Foods and Huckleberry’s. CEO Cliff Rigsbee said there are 24 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Safeway, Divert Increase Food Donations In Northern California
Divert and Safeway are working together to reduce food wast and increase food donations. They recently shared the results from the implementation of Divert’s optimization solution to reduce wasted food and accelerate food recovery efforts. In three months, Safeway – a banner operated by Albertsons Companies – increased its food donations by 20 percent, reducing […]
Posted inBakery News, Albertsons, Dairy News, Deli News, National
Six Guiding Trends Include How Food Influences Tech Of Today, Tomorrow
The IDDBA Show kicked off June 9 with a panel discussion on the six guiding trends in dairy, deli and bakery. Moderator Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, was joined by panelists Jewel Hunt, Albertson’s VP of fresh merchandising; Josh Bickford, president of Clyde’s Donuts; Jody Barrik, UNFI’s SVP of fresh merchandising and sales; and […]