Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm of Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos., has introduced the Alby Awards to recognize advertising partners that delivered the strongest return on ad spend (ROAS) via the network’s platform in 2025. Winners were evaluated using a standardized framework that measured aggregated ROAS performance across each advertiser’s brands throughout the year. […]
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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 Cos. Introduces AI Assistant For Faster, Personalized Experience
Albertsons Cos. reports that it has reached a milestone in its digital transformation journey with the launch of the Albertsons AI shopping assistant, a web browser experience designed to make grocery shopping faster and more personalized. The Boise, Idaho-based retailer aims to reduce shopping time from an average of 46 minutes to four minutes. As […]
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Albertsons Cos. Adds Free Uber One Perks For Loyalty Members
Albertsons Companies Inc. is collaborating with Uber, becoming the first major grocer to offer Uber One perks to all free and paid loyalty members. As the company continues to invest in its loyalty program, members of the free for U and paid FreshPass programs can receive extended free trials of Uber One. “At Albertsons Cos., […]
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Albertsons Cos. Donates $13M In Gift Cards To Food Banks
Albertsons Companies, in partnership with the Albertsons Cos. Foundation and its charitable program Nourishing Neighbors, is accelerating the distribution of $13 million in holiday gift cards to food banks at a time when millions of Americans face increasing challenges accessing food. “This is our sixth year to give holiday gift cards to community food banks, and […]
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Afresh Introduces AI-Powered Fresh Solutions In Albertsons’ Stores
Afresh has completed the nationwide rollout of its Fresh Replenishment solution across the bakery and deli departments at all Albertsons Cos. stores. This technology has been implemented in the retailer’s bakery, deli, meat, seafood and produce departments. Afresh’s technology applies patent-pending AI and data modeling to align Albertsons Cos.’ ordering, inventory and demand understanding for […]
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Schroeder Retires, Mullin New President At Albertsons’ NorCal Division
Albertsons Companies has announced the retirement of Karl Schroeder, president of its Northern California Division, after 49 years of service. Noting that Schroeder had previously shared his intention to retire, the company said in a statement that it had implemented a succession plan, with Kelly Mullin becoming president of the division. Mullin, who previously served […]
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Albertsons Cos. Introduces Travel Booking Experience
Albertsons Companies Inc. has introduced for U Travel, a new booking experience powered by Expedia that allows customers to plan air and non-air travel through the grocer’s free for U loyalty program, accessible via mobile app and website. “At Albertsons Cos., we know saving money and stretching budgets is more important than ever, which is […]
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FSA Scholarship Foundation Celebrates Student Recipients
The FSA Scholarship Foundation provides its partners the opportunity to match contributions and invest in the education and advancement of their employees. Through these partnerships, the foundation helps Texas retailers support their employees as they pursue higher education and build long-term careers in the food and beverage retail industry. This year, the FSA Scholarship Foundation […]
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Albertsons Cos., Google Cloud Collaborate On New AI Shopping Assistant
Albertsons Cos. is the marquee collaborator and first retailer to bring Google Cloud’s Conversational Commerce agent solution to market – helping to redefine how customers discover, plan and shop for groceries. The new artificial intelligence-powered solution on Vertex AI provides an advanced product discovery experience for business-to-consumer retailers. Albertsons Cos. is leveraging Conversational Commerce agent […]
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Albertsons Cos. Foundation Begins Hunger Action Month Initiatives
In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Albertsons Cos. Inc., along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, has launched a series of initiatives aimed at ending the cycle of hunger in local communities – from a customer-driven campaign to funding key initiatives and collaborating with national organizations. “With food insecurity on the rise, we’re doubling down on innovation, collaboration […]
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Albertsons Customers Can Earn Discounts With Seasonal Immunizations
Albertsons Cos. is offering $20 coupons for customers who get flu, pneumonia or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunizations at any of its pharmacies. The offer is available to anyone who receives a qualifying vaccine, making it helpful for families who immunize together. In addition, each person who receives a flu immunization could earn up to […]
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Albertsons Media Collective Launches In-Store Digital Display Network
Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm of Albertsons Companies Inc., unveiled its in-store digital display network during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France. In partnership with Stratacache Inc., one of the global suppliers of interactive, intelligent shopper engagement experiences and analytic tools, Albertsons Media Collective will power its new in-store advertising […]
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Albertsons Cos. Debuts Chef-Inspired Own Brand, Chef’s Counter
Albertsons Companies Inc. has launched Chef’s Counter, a new Own Brand featuring chef-inspired flavors and tastes. Chef’s Counter is debuting with a selection of ready-to-cook marinated meats available exclusively at Albertsons Cos. stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME and Shaw’s. The launch coincides with Memorial Day weekend and the start of the summer grilling […]
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Albertsons Cos. Expands Business E-Commerce Platform
Albertsons Cos. has expanded its business e-commerce platform to more than 2,000 stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Star Market, Vons, Pavilions, Tom Thumb and Randalls. The business platform offers businesses of all sizes a way to order essential food and breakroom supplies, along with cleaning and paper products from their trusted local grocer. […]
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Albertsons Cos. Introduces Lemon-Inspired Own Brand Products
Albertsons Cos. has introduced a limited edition collection of lemon-inspired Own Brands products to celebrate the arrival of spring. Available through May 9, customers will find lemon-flavored candy, cookies, pretzels, chips, popcorn and sparkling water from the grocer’s private label brands – Signature Select, Overjoyed and Soleil. Presented in unified packaging across brands, the spring products […]
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Albertsons Cos. Pledges To Donate 1.5B Meals By 2030
As part of its Recipe for Change impact framework, Albertsons Cos. and its foundation have established a new goal to donate 1.5 billion meals by 2030 through a combination of surplus food donations and funds raised by its foundation, after meeting the original goal of more than one billion meals. In addition, the foundation’s Nourishing […]
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Morris To Succeed Sankaran As Albertsons Cos. CEO
Albertsons Companies Inc. has announced a CEO succession plan under which Susan Morris, EVP and chief operations officer, will assume the role following the planned retirement of Vivek Sankaran, effective May 1. During the transition period, Morris will work closely with Sankaran to continue executing the company’s “Customers for Life” strategy. On the effective date, […]
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Albertsons Cos. Adds Bruno To Board Of Directors
Effective Feb. 21, Albertsons Cos. has named Frank Bruno to its board of directors, following the resignation of Steve Feinberg. The board accepted Feinberg’s resignation Feb. 21 in connection with his nomination for U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense. Bruno is the co-CEO of Cerberus, which is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange […]
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Jewel-Osco Celebrating Moms Across Chicago
Jewel-Osco is bringing back its “Every MOMent Matters” campaign, a months-long celebration dedicated to moms across the Chicagoland area. This year, Jewel-Osco’s “Every MOMent Matters” series will recognize and celebrate moms at three Chicago pop-up experiences and a finale Galentine’s event at The Ritz-Carlton. Partnering with WINGS Program, “Every MOMent Matters” encourages moms to enter […]
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Albertsons Media Collective Launches API Offering, TransUnion Partnership
Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm for The Albertsons Cos., has launched an API (Application Programming Interface) that will enable advertisers to integrate the grocer’s campaign performance data into their own measurement models for analysis. Complementing these efforts, Albertsons Media Collective is also partnering with TransUnion to offer advertisers TruAudience marketing mix modeling (MMM) […]