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KeHE Expands Partnership With Albertsons

Albertsons Cos. Inc. has selected KeHE Distributors as its primary distribution partner for natural and organic, specialty and fresh products to its more than 2,200 grocery stores in 33 states and the District of Columbia. This significantly expands KeHE’s existing business with Albertsons, particularly in the western U.S. “Our account team has delivered superior operational […]

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KeHE Expands Partnership With Albertsons, And More…

New Channels New In Brief… KeHE Distributors has been selected by Albertsons Cos. Inc. as the primary distribution partner for natural and organic, specialty and fresh products to the grocer’s network of more than 2,200Ā stores in 33 states and the District of Columbia. Albertsons recently terminated a supply contract with United Natural Foods Inc. of […]

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The United Family Expands Pharmacy Services With Medication For Pets

The United Family has expanded its pharmacy services with the launch of ā€œPet Medsā€ at 57 pharmacy locations in West Texas, North Texas and New Mexico. The program allows shoppers to fill prescriptions for their four-legged family members in-store and online. ā€œOur guests rely on our pharmacies to fill their prescription needs, and we are […]

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UNFI Terminating Contract With Albertsons, Safeway

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) says its contract as a distributor to Albertsons Cos. Inc., which includes the Albertsons, Safeway and Eastern Supermarket chains, will terminate on Sept. 20, 2015, rather than upon the original contract end date of July 31, 2016. For the company’s fiscal year ending Aug. 1, 2015, revenue from Albertsons is […]

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Haggen Will ‘Cut Back On Staffing’ As It Struggles To Gain Footing In Pac SW Division

Haggen, which formed a new Pacific Southwest Division earlier this year following its purchase of 146 former Albertsons and Vons stores in the West, is still trying to get its footing in the new territory that covers Southern California, Arizona and Nevada. The struggle is leading Haggen it to “cut back on staffing.” Bill Shaner, […]

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New Seasons Market To Open First Puget Sound-Area Store

Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market plans to open its first Puget Sound-area store in fall 2016. The new Washington store, at Albertsons Town Center on Mercer Island, will feature the grocer’s signature fresh, local produce, organic artisan breads, sustainably sourced meats and seafood, deli selections and chef-prepared specialties alongside everyday classic brands. New Seasons will […]