Blue Bell closed out July, National Ice Cream Month, with the launch of a new flavorâKey Lime Mango Tart, a sweet and tangy key lime ice cream blended with graham cracker crust pieces and a mango sauce swirl. âWe like to think of our new Key Lime Mango Tart as sunshine in a carton,â said Joe […]
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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Larson Named President Of Shawâs And Star Market
Michelle Larson has been named president of Shawâs and Star Market in New England following Paul Gossettâs transfer to Jewel-Osco. Gossett was named president of Jewel-Osco following the sudden passing of Doug Cygan. Larson is a 23-year veteran of the supermarket industry, having started at the stores in 1995. Throughout her career, she has taken on a […]
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Jewel-Osco Appoints New President Following Passing Of Cygan
Jewel-Osco has named Paul Gossett as its new president following the sudden passing of its former president, Doug Cygan. Gossett, who now will lead 186 Jewel-Osco stores in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, previously served as president of Shawâs and Star Market in New England. His background also includes serving as VP of marketing for Pennsylvania-based Acme Markets; holding a […]
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Jewel-Osco, Goode Foods Partner For Canned Veggie Giveaway
Jewel-Osco and Goode Foods, both Illinois-based companies, have teamed up for a giveaway of cans of beans and vegetables through November. Goode Foods will be giving away a can of Goode Foods beans or Goode Foods vegetables at Jewel-Osco stores on July 20, Aug. 31 and Nov. 9. To participate in the giveaway, eligible consumers […]
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FreshDirect Opens New, Larger Campus In The South Bronx
FreshDirect, an online fresh food grocer based in the Northeast, has opened its FreshDirect Campus (FDC), a new facility in New York Cityâs South Bronx community. FreshDirect says the new facility âreimagines farm-to-fork food distribution and manufacturing, which will provide even higher-quality, fresher food for customers.â It will enable the company to add thousands of […]
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Boyerâs Food Implements Fully Integrated BRdata E-Commerce System
Boyer’s Food customers in northeastern Pennsylvania now are able to order their groceries online and pick them up at their local store. The new service is supported by technology from software company BRdata and is integrated with the storeâs back-office system, which also uses BRdata software. This enables live pricing updates and simplified item selection […]
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Shipt Making Tech Push, Will Bring 800 New Jobs To Birmingham
Delivery company Shipt plans to expand its technology and create more than 800 new jobs over the next several years at its operations campus in Birmingham, Alabama. The expansion comes amid a strategic push by the Birmingham-based company to add new retail partners and speed the rollout of its marketplace delivery service across the U.S. […]
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Albertsons Cos. Launches O Organics Market With Instacart
Albertsons and Instacart are teaming up to combine organic products and online grocery in a one-stop digital shop. This week, the pair announced the launch of O Organics Market, a virtual store offering organic, natural and better-for-you-foods, beverages, and grocery items. âWith nearly 3,800 items from O Organics, Open Nature and other organic and natural brands, O Organics Market is another […]