Wyoming is the 10th largest state in the U.S. in total area but is the least populated, with about 581,000 residents. It does not impose an income tax, with local governments relying heavily on property tax collections. More than 60 percent of those revenues come from mineral production. The majority of property taxes are directed […]
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Albertsons Introduces Signature SELECT Mix + Match Meal Solution
Albertsons Companies has introduced its newest Own Brand innovation: the Signature SELECT Mix + Match meal solution. Designed to save customers time in the store and in the kitchen, this new line of frozen entrees, sides and veggies cook together in one standard oven at 375 degrees for about 35 minutes. Available at 1,900 Albertsons Cos. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Taps Criteo For Retail Media Ecosystem
Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm for the Albertsons Cos., has begun a new partnership with Criteo to enhance its on-site sponsored ad offerings. At the same time, Criteo plans to expand to newer ad formats such as commerce display and sponsored video. Together, the partners will offer CPG brands access to premium inventory […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Accepting Applicants For Emerging Products Event
Albertsons Cos. has begun its Second Annual Innovation Launchpad competition as it seeks emerging brands representing food, beverage and pet products. Independent specialty and natural food brands between $2 million and $8 million in net retail sales are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to compete March 12 at the Natural Products Expo West in […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market Distributes Food During Holidays
Northgate González Market has partnered with other companies to provide holiday relief through food distribution events at various locations in Southern California throughout November and December. In the spirit of giving, the grocer worked with companies such as Disneyland Resort, Hyundai and WK Kellogg Co. to deliver groceries and turkey vouchers to thousands of families […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, West
Thrifty Foods Prospers Post-Pandemic In Wheatland, WY
While Jodi Axford never imagined she would own and run a small independent grocery store in rural Wyoming, she has found a place and a purpose there. The owner of Thrifty Foods in Wheatland moved to the small town with her then-husband and two children. He had been a store manager for Cub Foods in Minnesota, […]
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Albertsons Cos. Appoints Mensah, Gray To Board Of Directors
Sarah Mensah and Lisa Gray have been appointed to Albertsons Companies Inc.’s board of directors. With these appointments, the company’s board has been expanded to 11 members. “Sarah and Lisa are accomplished leaders in their respective industries, and I am delighted to officially welcome them to the Albertsons Cos. board of directors,” said CEO Vivek […]
Posted inExecutive News, West
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Shares CFO Transition
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has announced that Charles Bracher will step down as CFO, effective March 1, to pursue another opportunity but will stay on through the expected filing of the company’s annual report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2023. Bracher will work with Lindsay Gray, who serves as SVP of accounting, through his transition. […]