On May 13, Acme Markets employees represented by United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1776 Keystone State approved a new four-year contract that improves wages and protects benefits for thousands of Acme members who serve Philadelphia-area customers. The new contract covers 3,300 union members working in more than 40 Acme Markets locations. Negotiations began in […]
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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Network of Executive Women SoCal Region Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The Network of Executive Women (NEW) is celebrating the Southern California Region chapter’s milestone 10th anniversary. The Southern California chapter NEW was founded by Sue Klug, Caroline Cotton Nakken and Amy Oates Fitzgerald in 2009. Since then, the SoCal Region chapter has grown to 1,100 members. For its 10-year anniversary, NEW is inviting members and […]
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Steve’s Ice Cream Introduces 7 New Flavors, New Packaging
Steve’s Ice Cream is unveiling seven new flavor creations along with new, artist-designed packaging. Steve’s Ice Cream, a Dean Foods Co. brand acquired in 2017, is introducing the new flavors with a new campaign. From its inception as an ice cream shop in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1973, Steve’s is acknowledged as the founder of the […]
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Krage Joins Idaho Potato Commission As Retail Promotion Director
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) based in Eagle, Idaho, has hired Mike Krage as retail promotion director of the Northeast/Midwest. Krage brings more than 30 years of retail and wholesale produce industry experience. He replaces Dave Rhodes, who will be director of produce and floral for Fresh Encounter, a 59-store chain in Indiana and Ohio. […]
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Yerbae Sparkling Water Introduces 4 Flavors In Ardagh Cans
Scottsdale, Arizona-based health-focused beverage company Yerbaé has launched four new flavors in 16-oz. Ardagh beverage cans. Yerbaé’s new flavors include coconut raspberry, orange vanilla dream, watermelon strawberry and mango passionfruit. The new flavors extend the brand’s reach, bringing more flavor and options to consumers seeking a healthy alternative to traditional diet sodas, while improving on […]
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Gelson’s Slobom Elected Chair Of CGA Education Foundation Board
Gelson’s Markets Senior Director of Store Operations Jacquie Slobom has been elected chair of the California Grocers Association Education Foundation Board of Trustees. Slobom succeeds Brad Askeland of North State Grocery Inc., who had served as chair for three years. “I am honored to serve as the chair of the CGAEF Board of Trustees,” said […]
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Big Gay Ice Cream Available At West Coast Retailers
Big Gay Ice Cream is now available on the west coast, celebrating the expansion with three new flavors. Big Gay Ice Cream pints will be available in stores in cities such as Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno and San Francisco. “We are so excited that Big Gay Ice Cream has arrived on the West Coast,” […]
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United Fresh Partner X-Change Matchmaking Event Sells Out
The new Partner X-Change matchmaking program at the United Fresh Produce Association 2019 Convention and Expo in June has sold out, but a waiting list has been created. New this year, United Fresh 2019 is enhancing business development opportunities with one-on-one business partner meetings between the buying community and those seeking their business. During the […]
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Albertsons Debuts Open Nature Compostable, Sustainable Products
Albertsons Cos.’ Own Brands has unveiled new environmentally conscious items in its Open Nature brand, such as compostable products and items made with sustainable bamboo. Coinciding with the beginning of Earth Month, new eco picnic ware continues an Own Brands history of responsible environmental practices. “The driving belief behind our Open Nature brand is that […]
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PepsiCo Names New Foods N.A. Leader To Succeed Sankaran
PepsiCo Inc., headquartered in Purchase, New York, has appointed Steven Williams, currently SVP and chief commercial officer for Frito-Lay’s U.S. operations, to the role of CEO of PepsiCo Foods North America, which includes Frito-Lay North America and Quaker Foods North America, effective immediately. Williams will replace Vivek Sankaran, who will depart the company on April […]
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Quinn Snacks Taps Matulis As Its New VP Of Sales
Quinn Snacks in Boulder, Colorado, has named Al Matulis VP of sales. Matulis will focus on expanding the brand—which includes microwave popcorn and gluten-free pretzels made with real ingredients—across all channels and accounts. Quinn Snacks’ ingredients can be traced to the source as a part of its Farm-to-Bag ingredient transparency promise. “We are incredibly excited […]
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Enlightened Introduces Pints and Novelty Ice Cream Bar
Enlightened Ice Cream has introduced two new snack products featuring its signature high-protein, low-sugar ice cream: a novelty ice cream bar and a special flavor run in one-pint containers. The items include the popular combination of sweet and salty flavors. All That & a Bag of Chips is potato chip ice cream with chocolate chips and […]
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Safeway First Major U.S. Retailer To Carry Oki Beverages
Phivida Holdings Inc. reports that Safeway will begin selling Oki beverages in more than 100 stores in Colorado. Safeway is the first major retailer in the U.S. to offer the line of iced teas and waters, which are infused with 20mg of active hemp extract. Albertsons Cos. LLC, the parent of Safeway, has more than […]
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Caulipower Now Among Top 10 Frozen Pizza Brands
As Encino, California-based Caulipower celebrates its top-10 ranking among frozen pizza brands, the company is launching its personal-size cauliflower crust pizza. Caulipower introduced the new personal size cauliflower crust pizza at the National Products Expo West earlier this month. Caulipower jumped from 11th to ninth among the best-selling pizza brands in America in four weeks. With […]
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Uncle Dougie’s Launches Organic (Way More Than) BBQ Sauces
Original Uncle Dougie’s is set to debut a line of USDA-certified organic barbecue sauces in a squeeze pouch tomorrow (March 1) in response to research conducted with more than 1,000 consumers. “We talked to men and women across the country who are heavy barbecue sauce users. They’re a confident bunch and they had very straightforward […]
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Mark Miller Named Arizona Food Marketing Alliance’s New President
The Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (AFMA) announced Feb. 22 that it has selected Mark J. Miller as its new president. Miller most recently was a consultant for the City of Hope. Before that, he spent three years with Talking Rain Beverage Co., and before that, he spent 36 years as an SVP for Hensley & […]
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Safeway Opens Five More AI-Powered Medical Clinics In Phoenix
Arizonans living in the Phoenix area now have access to five more Akos Med Clinics, located in Safeway stores in Scottsdale (2), Ahwatukee, Chandler and Laveen. Five other locations, which opened last November, are in Gilbert, Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa and Tempe. An 11th clinic will open in Casa Grande later this month and a 12th in Boise, […]
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Albertsons Cos. Using Microsoft Cloud And AI To Transform Shopping Experience
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. is using cloud solutions from Microsoft Corp., including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, to provide new experiences to customers and employees. By leveraging Microsoft Azure as its preferred cloud platform, Albertsons Cos. will be able to reduce friction in the shopping experience. “We are reimagining the future to serve customers in a way […]
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The a2 Milk Co. Achieves National Distribution
The a2 Milk Co. has reached expanded sales agreements with supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons/Safeway. These additions complete the company’s goal of achieving national geographic distribution in the U.S. market. Starting this month, a2 Milk branded products will begin to appear on the shelves of additional Kroger stores and Albertsons/Safeway stores, bringing the company’s total distribution to […]
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Albertsons Cos. And KeHE Distributors Renew Partnership
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors LLC has renewed its supply agreement with Albertsons Cos. as its primary distribution partner for natural, organic and specialty products. Speaking about the renewed partnership, Brandon Barnholt, president and CEO of KeHE Distributors, stated, “Albertsons is a premier U.S. food retailer. Their blue-chip portfolio of banners, emerging omnichannel capabilities and national […]