Albertsons Companies Inc. is collaborating with Uber, becoming the first major grocer to offer Uber One perks to all free and paid loyalty members. As the company continues to invest in its loyalty program, members of the free for U and paid FreshPass programs can receive extended free trials of Uber One. “At Albertsons Cos., […]
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Albertsons Cos. Donates $13M In Gift Cards To Food Banks
Albertsons Companies, in partnership with the Albertsons Cos. Foundation and its charitable program Nourishing Neighbors, is accelerating the distribution of $13 million in holiday gift cards to food banks at a time when millions of Americans face increasing challenges accessing food. “This is our sixth year to give holiday gift cards to community food banks, and […]
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Afresh Introduces AI-Powered Fresh Solutions In Albertsons’ Stores
Afresh has completed the nationwide rollout of its Fresh Replenishment solution across the bakery and deli departments at all Albertsons Cos. stores. This technology has been implemented in the retailer’s bakery, deli, meat, seafood and produce departments. Afresh’s technology applies patent-pending AI and data modeling to align Albertsons Cos.’ ordering, inventory and demand understanding for […]
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Schroeder Retires, Mullin New President At Albertsons’ NorCal Division
Albertsons Companies has announced the retirement of Karl Schroeder, president of its Northern California Division, after 49 years of service. Noting that Schroeder had previously shared his intention to retire, the company said in a statement that it had implemented a succession plan, with Kelly Mullin becoming president of the division. Mullin, who previously served […]
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Albertsons Cos. Introduces Travel Booking Experience
Albertsons Companies Inc. has introduced for U Travel, a new booking experience powered by Expedia that allows customers to plan air and non-air travel through the grocer’s free for U loyalty program, accessible via mobile app and website. “At Albertsons Cos., we know saving money and stretching budgets is more important than ever, which is […]
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Albertsons Customers Can Earn Discounts With Seasonal Immunizations
Albertsons Cos. is offering $20 coupons for customers who get flu, pneumonia or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunizations at any of its pharmacies. The offer is available to anyone who receives a qualifying vaccine, making it helpful for families who immunize together. In addition, each person who receives a flu immunization could earn up to […]
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Albertsons Cos. Expands Business E-Commerce Platform
Albertsons Cos. has expanded its business e-commerce platform to more than 2,000 stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Star Market, Vons, Pavilions, Tom Thumb and Randalls. The business platform offers businesses of all sizes a way to order essential food and breakroom supplies, along with cleaning and paper products from their trusted local grocer. […]
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Kroger Files Legal Response, Levels Counterclaims Against Albertsons
The Kroger Co. has filed an answer and counterclaims to the complaint brought by Albertsons in the Delaware Court of Chancery, in connection with the previous merger agreement between the two companies, which was terminated in December. The court filing that Kroger issued stated that while “[it] was working diligently to seek regulatory approval and […]
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Instacart Hiring 300,000; Western Grocers Taking Actions In Response To Pandemic
The number of cases of Covid-19 continue to increase across the United States daily and while some industries are at a virtual standstill, the grocery industry is hard-pressed to keep up with consumer demand. While California-based Instacart is planning to hire 300,000 people nationwide, Western grocers Smart & Final, Superior Grocers and Albertsons Cos. are […]
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Albertsons Expands Role Of Dorcheus, Taps Curry To Lead SoCal
Albertsons Cos. announced March 9 that Shane Dorcheus, EVP of operations and president of the Southern California and Southwest divisions, now fills an expanded role for the company. In addition to his EVP of operations role, he will lead the Portland, Seattle/Haggen, NorCal, SoCal, Intermountain and Denver divisions, as well as lead Southwest as its […]
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DarioHealth Digital Diabetes Management System Available At Albertsons
DarioHealth Corp. has launched its digital therapeutics solution for managing chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension on Albertsons Marketplace. Albertsons Cos. is one of the largest retailers in the United States, with more than 2,000 grocery stores under banners such as Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs. […]
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Albertsons Cos. Announces Proposed Senior Notes Offering
Albertsons Cos. Inc. intends to offer $2.35 billion in aggregate principal amount of new senior notes due 2023, additional senior notes due 2027 and new senior notes due 2030. The additional 2027 notes will be issued pursuant to the same indenture as those issued by the company on Nov. 22, 2019. The company and its […]
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Albertsons Cos.’ Q3 Results Show Growth In Identical Sales, Own Brands
Albertsons Cos. Inc. has reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, which ended Nov. 30, 2019. At the time of the report, the company operated 2,260 retail food and drug stores with 1,732 pharmacies, 402 associated fuel centers, 23 dedicated distribution centers and 20 manufacturing facilities. Its stores predominantly operate under the banners […]
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Albertsons Cos. Introduces One- To Two-Hour Prescription Delivery
Patients can now get prescription delivery in as little as one to two hours at select Albertsons Cos. pharmacies in Louisiana, Texas and the District of Columbia, decreasing the time they must wait to receive medications. The new service is available at Albertsons Cos. pharmacies in the following markets: Safeway pharmacies in San Jose, California, […]
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Albertsons Cos. Appoints Rupp EVP, Chief Customer And Digital Officer
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has named Chris Rupp EVP and chief customer and digital officer, effective Dec. 3. Rupp joins Albertsons Cos. from Microsoft Corp., where she most recently served as GM of the company’s Xbox business engineering team. Rupp will be responsible for integrating and enhancing customers’ experiences across all digital touchpoints, accelerating the […]
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Albertsons Cos. Bringing Plated To Its Own Brands Lineup
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. is shifting its Plated brand from a dinner-based subscription solution to a comprehensive in-house culinary brand that will join the company’s lineup of private label products. As a result, Plated’s subscription service will be phased out at the end of November, giving way to a sharper focus on how the brand […]
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Albertsons Changes Frozen Lineup, Launches Plant-Based Private Label
Seizing on consumer demand in frozen meals, Albertsons Cos. has revamped its lineup of Own Brands entrees with 55 new items, from organic plant-based meals for the “flexitarian” to protein power bowls. “We’re in a new age for frozen meals,” says Chad Coester, SVP of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands. “Shoppers deserve premium meals that deliver […]
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Albertsons Cos. Promotes Chad Coester To SVP Of Own Brands
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. has promoted Chad Coester to SVP of Own Brands, giving him the charge of leading the company’s portfolio of private label products. His most recent role was as GVP of sales and marketing for the Own Brands team, and he helped lead the effort to optimize and grow the Own Brands […]
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Albertsons Names Davidson President Of Its Portland, Oregon, Division
Albertsons Cos. has named Gineal Davidson president of its Portland, Oregon, division, which operates more than 140 stores in Oregon and Washington. She succeeds Greg McNiff, who was named president of Stater Bros. Markets in Southern California. Davidson started with Albertsons 30 years ago as a courtesy clerk in Boulder, Colorado, and was quickly promoted […]
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Albertsons Cos. Using Microsoft Cloud And AI To Transform Shopping Experience
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos. is using cloud solutions from Microsoft Corp., including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, to provide new experiences to customers and employees. By leveraging Microsoft Azure as its preferred cloud platform, Albertsons Cos. will be able to reduce friction in the shopping experience. “We are reimagining the future to serve customers in a way […]