Posted inMarketing News, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Cos. Begins ‘Sincerely, Food’ Marketing Campaign

Boise, Idaho-basedĀ Albertsons Companies has launched “Sincerely, Food,” an omnichannel marketing campaign celebrating the company’s purpose. The campaign – told from the perspective of what food sees – is designed to boost awareness and drive positive perception of the grocer’s strengths in high-quality fresh produce, meats and seasonal ingredients, and to build a deeper connection between […]

Posted inPackaging News, Albertsons, Midwest

Kaukauna Introduces New Recipe, Packaging For Products

Chicago-based Kaukauna recently unveiled new packaging, as well as a new recipe for its cheese balls and logs. “For more than 100 years,Ā KaukaunaĀ has been a casual entertaining staple that friends and families everywhere can rely on,” saidĀ Michael Averbook, brand manager ofĀ Kaukauna. “As a brand with deep Midwestern roots, we know fall is the perfect time […]

Posted inAlbertsons, Health & Wellness, Nonfood Items, Online Grocery Technology, West

Albertsons Companies Launches Digital Health, Wellness Platform

Boise, Idaho-basedĀ Albertsons Companies has launched Sincerely Health, a digital health and wellness platform that is accessible on 16 of its banners’ grocery apps and websites. Sincerely Health is designed to help improve lives by connecting, educating, encouraging and rewarding customers on their health and wellness journey so they can make informed choices regarding food, physical […]

Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, West

Industry Leader Named To The Save Mart Companies’ Board

TheĀ SaveĀ MartĀ Companies, a Modesto, California-based company, has appointed industry veteranĀ Robert “Bob”Ā G. MillerĀ to its board of directors. “Bob’s expertise and passion for the grocery industry is legendary along with his unparalleled track record of being a growth-focused leader,” saidĀ Shane Sampson, executive chairman of the board, The Save Mart Companies. “For decades, Bob has built great companies by […]

Posted inGelson's, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Executive News, West

Bagan Begins Role As Gelson’s President, CEO

Encino, California-based Gelson’s has promoted John Bagan to president and CEO, following the departure of Rob McDougall, who retired after 15 years with Gelson’s at the end of the year. In a Sept. 9 internal email to Gelson’s employees that he shared withĀ The Shelby Report, McDougall announced his intent to retire. He attributed the decision […]

Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Northeast

Bertram Joins As Founding Member Of Divert’s Advisory Board

West Concord, Massachusetts-basedĀ Divert Inc. has appointed Nicholas Bertram as the founding member of its advisory board. Bertram brings more than 20 years of experience in the retail industry, most recently as the president of The Giant Company, a subsidiary of Royal Ahold Delhaize N.V.Ā  ā€œNick is widely respected for his vision and leadership in the […]

Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Albertsons, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

ā€˜It’s A Simple Business, We Just Try To Make It Hard’

Rodney ā€œRodā€ Antolock, former president of Harris Teeter and a vital part of the company for two decades before retiring in early 2022, has been inducted into The Shelby Report’s Food Industry Hall of Fame.Ā  Antolock joined Harris Teeter in 2000. At the time, he was the division president for Albertsons in San Antonio, according […]

Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, National

Association Elects New Board Members At Conference

FMI – The Food Industry AssociationĀ announced its 2023 board of directors elected at its annualĀ Midwinter Executive ConferenceĀ in Orlando, Florida. The new slate will guide the implementation of FMI’s 2023-approved strategic plan during a time of rapidly evolving industry challenges and opportunities and reflects the breadth of the product supplier and retailer/wholesaler communities. The outgoing board […]