United Supermarkets andĀ Kelloggās joined forces June 7 to donate $25,000 toĀ Amarillo, Texas-based Snack Pak 4 Kids. As part of the Nourishing Neighbors initiative and theĀ FeedĀ theĀ LoveĀ campaign, this donation will go to helpĀ Snack Pak 4 Kids in its mission to fight food insecurity across the Amarillo community.Ā āWe are blessed to be able to help our community […]
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 inProduce News, Albertsons, Southwest
TIPA Welcomes Three Produce Industry Executives To Board
The Texas International Produce Association has added three industry executives to the TIPA Board of Directors.Ā Travis Catalani is one of the executive leaders recently named to the board. Catalani began his career at B. Catalani 14 years ago and has grown up around produce his entire life. B. Catalani was founded in 1914 and […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Albertsons, West
People-First Lucky California Really Wants āOur Folks To Shineā
Bobby McDowell, VP of store operations for Lucky California, got his start in the industry in 1983 with Skaggs Alpha Beta. He has worked his way up through the ranks and has worked with a couple of different companies over his career, including box-format stores. His aunt worked at Alpha Beta and got him a […]
Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, National
WAFC Appoints New Directors, Elects 2022-23 Leadership
The Western Association of Food Chains has appointed six directors to its WAFC board and has released the lineup of newly elected board leadership. āWe are incredibly honored to have this group of extraordinary industry leaders join the WAFC Board of Directors,ā said Scott Drew, president of Smart & Final and president of WAFC. āThey […]
Posted inDairy News, Albertsons, Retailer of the Year, West
The Save Mart Co. Rooted In The Region, Understanding Of Customers
Zeb Early, VP of frozen, dairy, deli and dry grocery, has been with The Save Mart Companies for close to 20 years.Ā He attended college at Chico State and, while there, started working for a grocery store on the night crew. He later worked with a small independent group that was acquired by Fleming, which […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos., Marketplacer Partner For Executive Fireside Chat
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has partnered with MarketplacerĀ to present an executive fireside chat on May 11 titled, āThe New State of Marketplaces and Their Opportunity for Growth,ā at theĀ Retail Innovation ConferenceĀ in Chicago. The session features a discussion on the state of the industry between Jas Krdzalic, senior director of marketplace strategy at Albertsons Cos., and […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Northeast
Gotham Greens, Grateful Dead Launch Grateful Greens
On the heels of Gotham Greensā 10th anniversary celebration, the New York-based company has launched a new series of musical marketing partnerships featuring some of the most iconic bands and musicians that connect fans to their communities. Gotham Greens has entered into a partnership with the band, the Grateful Dead, on a limited-edition packaging and […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, West
Don Lee Farms’ President Goodman Named ‘Philanthropist Of Year’
Donald Goodman, president of Don Lee Farms, has been named the “2022 Philanthropist of the Year” by the Los Angeles Business Journal. The Los Angeles Business Journal event, sponsored in part by Wells Fargo and The Los Angeles Rams, honored “the amazing work of the nonprofit community along with the corporate citizens and businesses that […]