Albertsons Cos. has named Gineal Davidson president of its Portland, Oregon, division, which operates more than 140 stores in Oregon and Washington. She succeeds Greg McNiff, who was named president of Stater Bros. Markets in Southern California. Davidson started with Albertsons 30 years ago as a courtesy clerk in Boulder, Colorado, and was quickly promoted […]
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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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Albertsonsā McNiff To Succeed Frahm At Helm Of Stater Bros. Markets
After more than 47 years of service to Stater Bros. Markets, President George Frahm, 66, has announced his plans to retire on Oct. 31. Food industry veteran Greg McNiff has been named to succeed him. āI have been blessed to work at Stater Bros. for my entire career and have had the opportunity to advance […]
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Gelsonās Appoints Sue Klug To Its Board Of Directors
Gelson’s MarketsĀ in Encino, California, has strengthened its board of directors with the addition of Sue Klug, a former grocery executive with operations and marketing experience. Klug currently serves as EVP and chief marketing officer (CMO) for Republic Services, a recycling and non-hazardous solid waste disposal company based in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to her appointment to […]
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Don Francisco’s Coffee Launches Nespresso Compatible Espresso Capsules
GaviƱa & Sons Inc., makers ofĀ Don Francisco’sĀ Coffee and a wide variety of other family-crafted coffees, has launched Don Francisco’s Coffee Family ReserveĀ espresso capsules, compatible with Nespresso Original Line machines. The company is currently one of the only coffee companies roasting and packing itsĀ Nespresso-compatible capsules in the U.S. The new line comes in 10-count packsĀ (SRPĀ $6.99)Ā and is […]
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Albertsons Implements Self-Checkout Systems From Toshiba
Albertsons Cos.Ā is implementing Toshiba Global Commerce Solutionsā self-checkout systems. Albertsons expects checkout times to speed up to improve operational throughput and reduce shopper interventions with the ultimate goal of improving the customerās grocery store experience. āWe are empowering our consumers to curate their in-store shopping experiences based on their needs and desires,ā said Anuj Dhanda, […]
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AFSā Obray: To Quote One Well-Known Entrepreneur, āStasis Is Deathā
Bob Obray calls himself an accountant. The SVP and CFO at Associated Foods Stores (AFS) in Salt Lake City also is a student of (other) successful people in business. He shared some of the lessons heās learned from what theyāve had to say with those attending ROFDAās Spring Conference in Stowe, Vermont, in May. He […]
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Recommended: Workers To Vote On Strike Against 3 SoCal Chains
Members of seven Southern California food workers locals, including San Diegoās, will vote June 24 on whether to authorize a strike against three major grocery chains, it was announced Monday via social media. Potentially targeted are Albertsons, Kroger-owned Ralphs and Albertsons-owned Vons ā which took major losses in the last major supermarket strike in 2003-2004. […]
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Lala Yogurt Smoothie Featured On Ellentube As Healthy Snack
Dallas-based Lala U.S. recently was featured on season three of Ellentubeās original series, “Momsplaining.” The series reveals the challenges of motherhood, offering tips and tricks on how to navigate parenting in todayās fast-paced culture. Lala Yogurt Smoothie with Probiotics is featured in episodes two and three as a healthy and convenient snack option. āLala aims […]