Vons celebrated the grand opening of its newest store, No. 3280, on Catalina Island, California, Jan. 30. This store, located at 240 Sumner Avenue in Avalon, replaces store No. 2272, which closed Jan. 29. Vons is the only grocery store on the island, located 26 miles off the coast of Southern California, and has been […]
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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The Griffin Report Of The Northeast’s 2018 Year In Review
New store concepts, new executives and some financial setbacks marked the top 10 news stories in the Northeast region over the past year. 1.âUNFI acquires Supervalu United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) in October finalized its acquisition of Supervalu in a deal worth about $2.9 billion. The deal first was announced July 26. Providence, Rhode Island-based […]
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The Shelby Report Of The Southwest’s 2018 Year In Review
A super buy, first-ever closure and a great American is honored in Oklahoma There were some unexpected closures in 2018 brought to readers by Natural Grocers and Samâs Club. Down in San Antonio, H-E-B has delved deep into high-tech with its acquisition of on-demand delivery service Favor and upcoming tech facility and innovation lab for […]
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IPC Gets A Lot of Yardage Out Of Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Freshman BYU quarterback Zach Wilson threw a perfect game Dec. 21 against the Western Michigan Broncos on the blue turf at Albertsons Stadium during the 22nd annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (FIPB). Wilson completed all 18 passes totaling 317 yards and threw four touchdowns, setting a new single-game BYU record for completions. The BYU Cougars […]
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Uncle Benâs, Retailers Donate More Than $24,000 To Schools Nationwide
The Uncle Benâs brand is teaming up with local retailers across the country to donate more than $24,000 to schools as part of its annual Benâs Beginners program. As part of the program, retailers select local schools to receive a donation to encourage healthy eating in their communities. Donations from Albertsons, Hannaford, Raleys and Stater Bros. will […]
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HAC Inc. Is The Shelby Report Of The Southwest’s Retailer Of The Year
Fresh executive team breathes new life into employee-owned Homeland Homeland is a banner of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based HAC Inc., which has been around for 102 years. Its mission is to operate the best grocery stores by providing exceptional customer service, clean and friendly stores, strong perishable departments, competitive prices, continuous involvement of technology to better […]
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Safeway Introduces AI-Powered Clinics To Phoenix Market
Safeway, in conjunction with AdviNow and Akos, hosted a grand opening event debuting artificial intelligence (AI)-powered, virtual medical clinics inside its Phoenix-area stores on Nov. 29. Akos, a virtual health solutions company, has launched the clinics, which it says are the first of their kind, in five Safeway stores. The AI-powered medical clinics feature telehealth […]
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Redskins And Safeway Announce Exclusive Grocery Partnership
The Washington Redskins has named Safeway its Official Supermarket and the Redskinsâ exclusive grocery partner. Activations of the partnership include public events, player appearances, charitable programs, in-store promotions and onsite fan experiences. Stores in the Washington, D.C., area will also develop Redskins âHailgatingâ sections where fans will be able to pick up game-day items, food, beverages and Redskins […]