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Pavilions Fills Role As Test Site For New Grocery, GM Products

“Pavilions is a testing ground for a lot of new and innovative items for the entire division,” said Wayne Heaton, VP and GM of the Pavilions banner. Together with Albertsons and Vons banner stores, they form Albertsons’ 329-store Southern California division. “If something works in Pavilions, there may be 100 stores in the other two […]

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Pavilions Marks 4 Decades Of Offering SoCal Consumers An Upscale Full-Shop

Wayne Heaton is VP and general manager of the Pavilions banner for Albertsons, which also owns Pavilions’ sister banner Vons. Heaton has enjoyed a long history in the grocery industry, starting as a courtesy clerk “pushing carts” in 1987. He came up through the ranks at Albertsons and served as a store director for many […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, News, West

Albertsons Media Collective Launches In-Store Digital Display Network

Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm of Albertsons Companies Inc., unveiled its in-store digital display network during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France. In partnership with Stratacache Inc., one of the global suppliers of interactive, intelligent shopper engagement experiences and analytic tools, Albertsons Media Collective will power its new in-store advertising […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, West

Albertsons Cos. Debuts Chef-Inspired Own Brand, Chef’s Counter

Albertsons Companies Inc. has launched Chef’s Counter, a new Own Brand featuring chef-inspired flavors and tastes. Chef’s Counter is debuting with a selection of ready-to-cook marinated meats available exclusively at Albertsons Cos. stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME and Shaw’s. The launch coincides with Memorial Day weekend and the start of the summer grilling […]

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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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Albertsons Cos. Introduces Lemon-Inspired Own Brand Products

Albertsons Cos. has introduced a limited edition collection of lemon-inspired Own Brands products to celebrate the arrival of spring. Available through May 9, customers will find lemon-flavored candy, cookies, pretzels, chips, popcorn and sparkling water from the grocer’s private label brands – Signature Select, Overjoyed and Soleil. Presented in unified packaging across brands, the spring products […]

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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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Albertsons’ Own Brands Welcomes Alice Chan VP Of Sales And Marketing

The Own Brands team from Albertsons welcomed Alice Chan to its leadership team on Monday, Jan. 20. Chan joined the organization as VP of Own Brands sales and marketing. “Alice is an energetic and visionary leader who brings more than 16 years of proven results in the CPG industry with PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay Division,” said Own […]

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Suji’s Korean Cuisine Expands West Coast Presence, Debuts In Midwest

Suji’s Korean Cuisine is expanding the retail availability of its food line this winter, complete with a new brand experience that the company says better reflects the bold flavors packaged in its modern Korean barbecue, entrees and sauces. Suji’s Korean Cuisine, which was founded in Seoul in 2013, has in the past 18 months relocated […]

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WEST: Recommended: Northgate To Replace Costa Mesa Albertsons

The Albertsons on the corner of Harbor Boulevard and Wilson Street, a Costa Mesa neighborhood anchor for two decades, is set to close Feb. 22 — paving the way for a new Northgate González Market. Melissa Hill, a spokeswoman for the Albertsons grocery chain, said the lease for the store — which opened in Harbor […]

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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, […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Packaging News, Southeast, Suppliers

Butterball Launches Limited-Edition Premium Oven-Ready Stuffing

Garner, North Carolina-based Butterball has been in business for more than 60 years. The brand, best known for its turkey, now is offering a line of stuffing. Butterball Premium Stuffing comes in two flavors: Traditional Savory Herb and Cornbread with Turkey Sausage. Pre-packaged in an oven-ready tray, this stuffing goes straight from freezer to the […]

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Recommended: Grocery Workers In Oregon, SW Washington May Strike

By Kristi Turnquist | The Oregonian/OregonLive (Updated Monday, Aug. 26, with statement from Fred Meyer Stores, Inc.) Grocery store workers in Oregon and Southwest Washington have voted to authorize a strike if the workers’ union fails to reach a satisfying agreement with negotiators representing such stores as Fred Meyer, QFC, Safeway and Albertsons. Members of […]

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Shane Sampson To Leave Albertsons; Company Seeking Successor

Shane Sampson, EVP and chief marketing and merchandising officer of Albertsons Cos., has decided to leave the company at the end of its second fiscal quarter on Sept. 7. The company has launched a search for a successor. “Shane has been instrumental in building the Albertsons Companies we know today—both at a division level and […]

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Albertsons Implements Self-Checkout Systems From Toshiba

Albertsons Cos. is implementing Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions’ self-checkout systems. Albertsons expects checkout times to speed up to improve operational throughput and reduce shopper interventions with the ultimate goal of improving the customer’s grocery store experience. “We are empowering our consumers to curate their in-store shopping experiences based on their needs and desires,” said Anuj Dhanda, […]

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Recommended: Workers To Vote On Strike Against 3 SoCal Chains

Members of seven Southern California food workers locals, including San Diego’s, will vote June 24 on whether to authorize a strike against three major grocery chains, it was announced Monday via social media. Potentially targeted are Albertsons, Kroger-owned Ralphs and Albertsons-owned Vons — which took major losses in the last major supermarket strike in 2003-2004. […]

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The a2 Milk Co. Achieves National Distribution

The a2 Milk Co. has reached expanded sales agreements with supermarket chains Kroger and Albertsons/Safeway. These additions complete the company’s goal of achieving national geographic distribution in the U.S. market. Starting this month, a2 Milk branded products will begin to appear on the shelves of additional Kroger stores and Albertsons/Safeway stores, bringing the company’s total distribution to […]

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The United Family Brings Texas-Born Culture To New Mexico Stores

The United Family’s parent company, Albertsons, handed United the reins to its stores in New Mexico in September 2014. Since then, United has worked to bring the culture it perfected in West Texas to the Land of Enchantment. “Your biggest fear is your culture, because you can integrate the systems and you can change the […]