Sweet potato pancake mix from Giant Eagle, cauliflower-crust pizza from Albertsons and potstickers from Amazon are among PLMAâs 2023 Salute to Excellence award winners for store brand innovation. These products join nearly 100 Salute to Excellence winners announced Nov. 12 at PLMAâs 2023 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago. Created in 1986, the annual awards […]
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 inAssociation News, Albertsons, West
WAFC Welcomes Van Buskirk To Board Of Directors
The Western Association of Food Chains elected Mark Van Buskirk of The Save Mart Companies to the WAFC board of directors during a Nov. 4 meeting in San Diego, California. âWe are excited to welcome Mark, an influential industry leader, to the WAFC board of directors,â said Paul Gianetto, WAFC president and chairman and SVP […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Albertsons, Southwest
Niman Ranch Names Fazio As VP Of Retail Sales
Niman Ranch has appointed Jake Fazio as VP of retail sales, leading its sales team overseeing retail and e-commerce. The company is a provider of premium natural meats, raised by independent family farmers with no antibiotics or added hormones. âJake started his career as a butcher and has worked his way up over the past […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Chicory Builds Integration For Albertsonsâ Online Shopping
Albertsons Companies has partnered with Chicory, a contextual commerce advertising platform, through a direct shoppable integration. According to the Boise, Idaho-based grocer, the arrangement offers several benefits, including the capability to send products to carts at Albertsons and 15 of its banners through Chicory’s shoppable recipe technology and in-recipe contextual advertisements. “At Albertsons Companies, we […]
Posted inAlbertsons, Corporate Store News, West
Albertsons Cos. Foundation Raises Nearly $6M To Combat Hunger
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos., along with the Albertsons Cos. Foundation, raised nearly $6 million through customer donations made at the register in September to help break the cycle of hunger. The donations will go to support community organizations committed to connecting qualified individuals with existing federal meal programs. Grants will be awarded in October through […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
Albertsons Market Supports The Storehouse New Mexico
Albertsons Marketâs recent donation of $30,311.42 to The Storehouse New Mexico, one of the largest food pantries in the state, will provide more than 150,000 meals to those in need. After holding the donate-at-the-register campaign in September, Albertsons Market presented the check to the nonprofit Oct. 18. “We are so proud to continue our tradition […]
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Utah âExceptionalâ State For Independent Grocers
Utah was named the No. 1 state for economic outlook for the 16th year in a row by Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. According to a statement from the office of Gov. Spencer Cox, this is attributed to âstrategic policies, smart fiscal decisions and forward-thinking reserve funds, combined with the hard […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, National
NGA: Merger Rules Update Should Address Economic Discrimination
The National Grocers Association (NGA) supports the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commissionâs move to rewrite guidelines to curb mergers that enhance anti-competitive buyer power but asks that the final guidelines go further. According to the NGA, the rules should address the theories of harm that occur when enhanced buyer power is transformed into […]