Albertsons Cos. may not be the obvious choice for our 2018 West Retailer of the Year honor, as the Boise, Idaho-based grocer has been going through the painstaking integration process with Safeway for the past three and a half years, which has been âa distraction,â according to Chairman Robert G. âBobâ Miller. But that process […]
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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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Jimmy Dean Launches âEggâwichâ With Petition To Change Definition Of Sandwich
Jimmy Dean has launched its first breadless sandwich, the Jimmy Dean Delights Eggâwich, made with breakfast sausage and cheese between two egg frittatas.  The Eggâwiches are available in three varieties: Broccoli CheeseâChicken sausage and cheese between broccoli and cheese egg frittata Bacon, Spinach, OnionâTurkey sausage and cheese between bacon, spinach, caramelized onion and parmesan egg frittata Ham, […]
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Camellia Brand Products Gain Distribution To Food Lion Stores
L.H. Hayward & Co., the 95-year-old packager of New Orleans-based Camellia Brand of beans, peas and lentils, is widening the distribution of three types of beans to Food Lion stores this fall. A selection of the companyâs non-GMO certified, 100 percent U.S.-farmed beans will arrive on shelves in more than 1,000 Food Lion stores at […]
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Albertsons Cos.â Signature Reserve Line Enters New Categories
Albertsons Cos. has expanded Signature Reserve, its exclusive new top-shelf label, into a host of new categories. âSignature Reserve inspires delicious discovery with extraordinary and expertly sourced flavors and ingredients,â said Geoff White, president of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands. âI personally experienced this with our Tomato, Porcini and Black Truffle Pasta Sauce. It instantly became […]
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AFMA Announces McCabeâs Retirement; Honors Leadership Awardees
Arizona Food Marketing Alliance President Tim McCabe announced his plan to retire at the organizationâs board of directorâs meeting in October. McCabeâs career in the food industry spanned 50 years. He spent the first five working for grocery storesâa large independent in Albuquerque and Albertsons in Denver. The next 35 years were spent with Coke, […]
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Foster Farms Introduces âBold Bitesâ On-The-Go Chicken Snacks
California-based all-natural chicken producer Foster Farms is rolling out Bold Bites, a new on-the-go chicken snack. Bold Bites are fully cooked, ready-to-eat chicken breast pieces delivering 15g of protein per serving. Packaged in grab-and-go, single-serve pouches, the new product line includes five varietiesâCajun, Chile Verde, Korean BBQ, Caribbean Jerk and Parmesan Garlicâand is free of hormones, artificial colors and […]
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SpartanNash Foundation Fundraising Effort Takes Aim At Hunger
The SpartanNash Foundation is hosting a companywide fundraising effort to help end hunger in the communities it serves, inviting store guests to join the Foundation and SpartanNash associates in supporting more than 100 local food pantries and food banks. The retail scan campaign will run Oct. 24 to Nov. 4, and 100 percent of dollars […]
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Instacart Raises $600M In New Funding For Expansion, Marketing
Instacart has raised $600 million as part of a financing round led by global investment advisory firm D1 Capital Partners. The investment from D1 Capital comes after a year of growth for Instacart and raises the company’s valuation to $7.6 billion. “The U.S. is nearly a $1 trillion grocery market, and last year we saw almost every […]