Orlando, Florida-based Fresh Express is celebrating the new year with its annual Fresh Intentions Challenge, an online and social campaign. For the fourth consecutive year, Fresh Express invites consumers to commit to the 30-day challenge and share their progress for a chance to win prizes. The company offers more than 100 varieties of salads – from leafy […]
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 inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Provides Update On Legal Proceedings
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has announced that the State of Washington Supreme Court has granted the company’s motion to hold an expedited review of the temporary restraining order against its previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend. The date for the review has been moved from Feb. 9 to Jan. 17. Albertsons Cos. continues to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Southwest, Whole Foods
Relationshop Acquires Stor.ai To Create Unified Platform
Magnolia, Texas-based Relationshop, a digital engagement platform for retail chains, has acquired Stor.ai, a global e-commerce solution for regional grocers. The companies said the acquisition will empower regional grocers with a unified i-commerce platform, combining operational excellence with data analytics and omni-channel engagement capabilities to increase transactions, enhance loyalty and grow sales. The new entity […]
Posted inMeijer, Albertsons, National, Online Grocery Technology
Uber Expands Meijer Grocery Delivery In Midwest, Southeast
Uber Technologies has announced a new partnership with Meijer to offer on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery for consumers across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. Beginning this week, about 250 Meijer locations will be available to shop through the app. Stores will be featured throughout the Uber Eats app during the holiday season and will be included in Uber’s Holiday Shop. […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Albertsons, Southwest
505 Southwestern Launches Hatch Valley Green Chile Queso Line
Albuquerque, New Mexico-based 505 Southwestern has introduced its new line of queso with Hatch Valley Green Chile. “For 25 years, 505 Southwestern has been committed to creating the highest quality products using the best and most simple ingredients from the Hatch Valley, New Mexico. Now we are excited to bring this level of quality to our queso,” said Sam […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Association News, West
CGA Names Darling As Incoming Board Chair
Dennis Darling, owner of Foods Etc., was elected chair of the board of directors for the 2022-23 California Grocers Association at its annual meeting Dec. 1. As board chair, Darling will oversee CGA’s legislative, educational and industry-related programs. CGA is comprised of more than 350 retail companies, operating more than 6,000 stores in the West. […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Releases Comment On FTC’s Second Request
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has received a request for additional information from the Federal Trade Commission as part of the regulatory review process for its merger with Albertsons Cos. Kroger issued the following statement: “Kroger looks forward to realizing the compelling benefits this merger will offer, including enhancing competition, lowering prices for customers, improving access to […]
Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Dairy News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.
1836 Farms Debuts Environmentally-Friendly Glass Bottles
1836 Farms, a family-owned organic creamery based in Terrell, Texas, is offering products bottled in custom Texas designed glass, reusable bottles. The milk glasses can be returned to the point of purchase for deposit refund or applied to new purchases. They are returned to the creamery to be rinsed, sanitized and refilled. Bottled the old-fashioned way, all 1836 […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Association News, National
Independent Grocer Testifies In Kroger-Albertsons Merger Hearing
NGA member and Fresh Encounter CEO Michael Needler Jr., a third-generation independent grocer who operates about 100 grocery stores in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Florida, testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on competition policy, antitrust and consumer rights on the effect of enhanced consolidation and buyer power in the marketplace. In the hearing, titled “Examining […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Association News, Guest Contributors, National, Whole Foods
When The Big Get Bigger: Reflecting On Albertsons-Kroger Merger
The biggest recent news in our industry was the announcement that Albertsons and Kroger plan to merge. This isn’t the first time that bigger players have decided to combine forces with an aim to create leverage and scale. Those terms are code for anticipated better pricing from suppliers, reducing costs in infrastructure, converting to common […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement On Delay Of Dividend Payment
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has announced that the Washington State Court has postponed the date of the hearing regarding the temporary restraining order granted to Washington until Dec. 9. As a result of this postponement, the temporary restraining order granted by Washington on Nov. 3 remains in effect and restrains the company from paying the previously […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, National
PLMA Names 2022 Salute To Excellence Award Recipients
Walmart’s Sam’s Choice oatmilk chocolate bar, Albertsons’ Signature Reserve ravioli with porcini mushrooms and truffle and biodegradable household cleaner from Sprouts Farmers Market are among PLMA’s 2022 “Salute to Excellence” award winners for store brand innovation. The products join almost 100 other Salute to Excellence winners announced at PLMA’s 2022 Private Label Trade Show. The awards recognize […]
Posted inBeverage News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Launches Holiday Vinaforé Wine Collection
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has launched its Vinaforé Collection for the holiday season. The private label collection features five crafted varieties originating from wine regions across the world and is available at Albertsons Cos. banner stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Shaw’s, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Tom Thumb and United Supermarkets. The Vinaforé Collection was curated by Curtis Mann, master […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement On Court Restraining Order
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has denied the request by the California, Illinois and District of Columbia attorneys general for a temporary restraining order against the company’s previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend, originally scheduled to be paid on Nov. 7. Albertsons Cos. […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Albertsons, Southwest
North Texas Food Bank, Albertsons Partner For Food Distribution
The North Texas Food Bank, along with the University of North Texas at Dallas and Tom Thumb/Albertsons, will provide food to the community through a public event on Nov. 12. The public holiday food distribution will take place at the UNT Dallas Campus located at 7300 University Hills Blvd. in southern Dallas. Each family will receive approximately 60 pounds […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Issues Statement On Merger Restraint
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that the attorney general of Washington has been granted a temporary restraining order by a commissioner assistant to the judge. The TRO restrains the company from paying the previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend, scheduled to be paid on Nov. 7. The order enables the court to consider […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Association News, Northeast
NFRA Elects New 2023 Officers, Directors
The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association elected its officers and members of the board for 2022-23 at its annual meeting on Oct. 15. Kevin Schwab, EVP and CCO of sales and marketing for The Pictsweet Co., has been elected to serve a second term as NFRA board chairman. Schwab has served on the […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Nonfood Items, West
Albertsons To Provide Pet Pharmacy, Health Care Services
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies is offering money-saving solutions for pet owners. With more than 1,700 pharmacies located nationwide, shoppers can have their pet prescriptions transferred and filled at an Albertsons Cos. pharmacy and pay less than what vet offices might charge. “Nearly 30 percent of pet owners are grappling with the rising costs of pet ownership […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Association News, National
NGA Releases Statement On Kroger, Albertsons Merger
In response to the announcement made Oct. 14 of a merger between national grocery chains, Kroger and Albertsons, the National Grocers Association released the following statement: “A merger of the nation’s top two grocery chains should raise serious questions about a single supermarket giant gaining unprecedented dominance over the nation’s food supply chain,” said Greg […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Corporate Store News, National, The Kroger Co.
Kroger, Albertsons To Merge In $24.6B Agreement
Cincinnati-based Kroger Co. and Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies have announced a merger agreement between the two organizations. Through its supermarket banners, this combination will expand customer reach and improve proximity to deliver food to about 85 million households. Under the terms of the merger agreement, which has been approved by the board of directors of each company, […]