The United Family has expanded its pharmacy services with the launch of “Pet Meds” 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. “Our 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 […]
Study: Wawa And Costco Are Consumers’ Favorite Places To Fuel Up
Wawa and Costco are consumers’ favorite places to fill up their gas tanks, according to a study by Market Force Information. Nearly 7,000 consumers were polled for the study, which was designed to uncover where consumers prefer to fuel up and why they prefer one chain to another, as well as trends in mobile app […]
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, […]
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 […]
Albertsons Looks To Go Public
Albertsons Cos. Inc. has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The announcement comes just months after Albertsons merged with […]
Albertsons Looks To Go Public
Albertsons Cos. Inc. has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The announcement comes just months after Albertsons merged with […]
Mass Merchants, Grocers Top Nation’s Largest Retailers List
The nation’s largest retailers, as ranked by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) STORES Magazine, as well as Kantar Retail, have collectively held their top spots thanks to one common denominator: a customer-centric, omnichannel focused business model. The annual ranking of U.S. retailers by domestic sales, is featured in the July issue of STORES Magazine. The […]
