Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Association News, Southwest

As North Texas Grows, Grocery Industry ‘Very Competitive’

When looking at northern Texas – and specifically the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex – it is important to note it is a region that spans more than 9,000 miles. Depending on the source and direction viewed, North Texas is either teeming with retail grocery options or in desperate need of them.  Take Dallas, for instance. To the […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Cos. Wins ‘People’s Voice’ Webby Award

Albertsons Companies was voted the ‘People’s Voice’ winner for best shopping and retail app in the 28th annual Webby Awards. Over the last year, Albertsons Cos. has been updating and redesigning its mobile app to create a fast and easy digital shopping experience. Winning this award underscores the investment and progress made in 2023 to […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Corporate Store News, National

Kroger, Albertsons Share Updated Divestiture Plan With C&S

The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies have amended their agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers for the sale of assets in connection with their proposed merger previously announced on Oct. 14. This amended package modifies and builds on the initial divestiture package that was announced on Sept. 8. The amended divestiture package responds to concerns raised by federal and state antitrust regulators […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, National, The Kroger Co.

Insite AI Adds Industry Vets To Executive Advisory Council

Insite AI, an AI-enabled category and revenue growth partner for consumer brands, has selected five retail industry veterans to join the company’s executive advisory council.  Each member has spent decades at leading retailers and brands, including Walmart, Sam’s Club and Albertsons, as well as top brands like Procter & Gamble, Nabisco and Clorox. The advisory […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Cos. Among Webby Awards Nominees

For its digital app experience, the Albertsons Companies has been nominated in the Best Apps & Software – Shopping & Retail category of the 28th Annual Webby Awards.  The awards program, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, honors excellence on the Internet. Winners will be announced April 23 during a show […]

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Albertsons Cos. Introduces Simplified ‘For U’ Loyalty Program

Albertsons Cos. has introduced “for U,” a new, simplified loyalty program with the goal of providing more value for the retailer’s 38 million loyalty members. The “for U” loyalty program offers customers a single points-based system, with double the time to earn points and a new automatic cash off option for more convenient savings, among other benefits. The program […]

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United Family, Southern Division Support Wildfire Relief

On March 29, The United Family and the Southern Division of Albertsons Companies presented the Amarillo Area Foundation with a check for $300,000, marking the conclusion of their Panhandle wildfire disaster relief register campaigns that ran March 8-23. The funds will go to the foundation’s Panhandle Disaster Relief Fund, helping those impacted by the wildfires.  […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Association News, National

FMI, Meat Institute Select 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow

To kick off the 2024 Annual Meat Conference that runs March 18-20 in Nashville, Tennessee, the Meat Institute and FMI – The Food Industry Association revealed the 10 winners of its 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow Program. They include:  Tammy Gonzales, Cargill;  Jennifer Hicks, Mitchell Grocery Corp. Nicole Koch, Seaboard Foods;  Marie-Pier Labarre, Cascades;  Hillary Niblock, […]