Rip Van, a snack brand introducing convenient, better-for-you foods, has announced a new sales agency agreement with Plano, Texas-based Crossmark. Rip Van’s portfolio of healthy snacks will now be represented by Crossmark, the national sales and marketing agency, across the convenience store sector throughout the eastern and midwestern United States. The company’s sales in stores west […]
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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ECRM To Host Webcasts On Diversity And Sustainability
ECRM, an end-to-end product sourcing solutions for retailers, has begun efforts to drive retail industry engagement around corporate social responsibility with its Diversity Week and Retail Sustainability Collaborative. They are two educational and product sourcing initiatives in support of creating more opportunities for diverse, inclusive and sustainably-focused suppliers.  Each will include a series of webcasts […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, West
Fresh Produce & Floral Council Introduces 2022 Board Of Directors
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council has announced its 2022 board of directors and outgoing directors and recognized the 2021 Apprentice Class. Traditionally, the departing and incoming chairs would be announced and pass the gavel at the FPFC Dinner Dance. The dinner dance has now been rescheduled for May 21 at the Langham Pasadena Hotel. FPFC’s […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Whole Foods
Where To Buy Announces Launch Of CPG Store Locator Software
Where to Buy announces its launch of an advanced, data-rich store locator solution for the food and beverage industry, with actual in-store and online grocery location data. The company says that the Where to Buy software sets the standard as the most feature-rich, affordable store locator solution by zeroing in on the food and beverage industry. The […]
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Albertsons Companies Selects Afresh Technologies AI Platform
Albertsons Companies will enhance its fresh offerings with San Francisco, California-based Afresh Technologies’ AI-powered predictive ordering and inventory solutions to reduce waste and offer the freshest products for customers. Afresh will help Albertsons’ optimize fresh forecasting, inventory, ordering, merchandising and operations. Afresh Technologies enables Albertsons Cos. to deploy an AI technology platform in all its stores […]
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Davidson And Lanoue Join WAFC Board Of Directors
The Lakewood, California-based Western Association of Food Chains has elected Gineal Davidson of The Albertons Companies and Chris Lanoue of Albertsons-Portland Division to its board of directors during its Jan. 15 meeting in La Quinta, California. “We are so excited to welcome two incredible industry leaders to the WAFC Board of Directors,” said Greg McNiff, […]
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CitrusAd Hires Williamson As SVP Of Client Development
St. Petersburg, Florida-based CitrusAd has hired Mark Williamson as SVP of client development, marking a change in career paths from retailer to supplier side. Over the last 10 years, Williamson has built and scaled retail media programs inside two multinational retailers, Sam’s Club and Ahold Delhaize USA. Empowered as an intrapreneur at both, Williamson converted […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
How Food Industry Partnerships Protect Children And Families In Crisis
Sponsored content Ruby still remembers the awful smell and texture of the spoiled milk she had to drink when she was 5 years old. Her family was homeless. Her parents had no income, and feeling hopeless, they broke into an abandoned house to survive. Ruby remembers how terrifying it was to sleep on dirty floors […]