Lubbock, Texas-based The United Family and its vendor partners raised $500,000 for 26 nonprofits through its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament, which took place Aug. 27-28.  Before the annual dinner on Sunday night, checks were presented to the 26 groups in a recognition event. Since its inception in the early 1990s, the Jacky […]
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.
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Albertsons Adds Nutrition Insights To Sincerely Health Platform
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has shared the latest digital enhancement to its Sincerely Health platform, a nutrition insights tool that measures grocery purchases based on the serving recommendations of USDAâs MyPlate guidance. The âNutritionâ functionality within the Sincerely Health experience empowers customers to make informed food choices based on their dietary preferences, household size and age group. âWith the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Midwest
Hy-Vee, Uber Eats Partner For Grocery Delivery
In a move that will strengthen Uber Eats’ grocery selection in eight Midwest states, the company has announced a new partnership with Hy-Vee for on-demand and scheduled deliveries. More than 260 Hy-Vee grocery and liquor stores in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin will be available to shop through Uber and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Southwest
The United Family Raises $70K For Texas Disaster Relief
With the help of its guests and a $10,000 matching donation, The United Family raised $70,000 for disaster relief efforts in communities across the Texas panhandle following the devastating impacts of severe weather, flooding and tornados earlier in the summer. United Family employees in several communities had a front-row seat as the severe weather left […]
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Instacart To Accept SNAP Payments Online Across U.S.
Instacart has announced that EBT SNAP can now be used to buy groceries online in every state, making Instacart the first and only online grocery marketplace to accept SNAP payments in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The company recently launched online SNAP acceptance in Alaska with Albertsons Cos. banner Safeway, completing the commitment it made in 2022 as part […]
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Retailers Uncork Big Sales With Private Label Wine
Dollar sales of private label wine in all U.S. outlets jumped 9.1 percent to $52.2 million for the 52 weeks ending June 18, versus the same period in 2022, according to new data from Circana. Unit sales grew 8 percent for the same period. Store brand spirits are another strong segment, with dollar sales up […]
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Safeway, Albertsons Uncork Vine & Cellar Wine Delivery
Safeway and Albertsons have introduced Vine & Cellar, a collection of curated wines available online with home delivery in one to three business days. Offered only in California, Vine & Cellar features an expanded assortment of wine varietals and global wine regions selected by Curtis Mann, master of wine and group VP of alcohol for […]
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NGA Pleased With Proposed Merger Guidelines On Buyer Power
The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice has released a much-anticipated proposed update to merger enforcement guidelines that marks a significant shift to incorporate concerns the NGA has raised with federal enforcers. The proposed draft rewrites merger enforcement standards to include new considerations for those that enhance buyer power.âŻSpecifically, one of the 13 proposed […]