All of the Albertsons retail banners as well as Stop & Shop, Giant Food Stores, Weis Markets and Rutter’s all have announced Hurricane Harvey relief drives. Albertsons Cos. mobilized its entire chain of 2,300-plus stores across the U.S. to aid in the relief effort. Albertsons and the Albertsons Cos. Foundation plan to match the first $200,000 donated by customers. All […]
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Albertsons Cos. Pharmacies Aim To Play Greater Role In Consumer Health
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Cos.’ pharmacies have annual flu vaccinations in stock and are reminding customers that while they are getting vaccinated, it’s a great time to review their immunization records and talk to their pharmacist about other health concerns, too. “A quick trip to the store for your daily staples can also be a convenient […]
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Acme Makes Leadership Change
Acme Markets, a banner of Albertsons Cos., has made a leadership change, with Jim Perkins, EVP of retail operations and special projects for Albertsons, taking on the additional role of president for Acme. Former Acme President Dan Croce continues with the company as SVP of retail operations. The change in leadership is related to the transition […]
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Albertsons Cos. Acquires MedCart Specialty Pharmacy
Albertsons Cos. has acquired MedCart Specialty Pharmacy in order to, the supermarket chain says, strengthen and extend its pharmacy specialty services. MedCart Specialty Pharmacy is an URAC-accredited pharmaceutical and healthcare provider of customized specialty care services and medication management for patients and physicians addressing complex diseases. “MedCart Specialty Pharmacy has built an exemplary operation, which complements […]
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Albertsons Cos. Appoints New Leaders For Retail Operations And Own Brands
Jewel-Osco President Mike Withers has been promoted to EVP of retail operations for Albertsons Cos. and Geoff White has been appointed to the new position of president of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands organization. Withers will lead the company’s East Region operations, while current EVP of Retail Operations Susan Morris will lead the West Region. Jim Perkins, […]
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Reports: Albertsons Considering Whole Foods Market Buy
Albertsons Cos. is reportedly exploring buying Whole Foods Market, according to a report from the Financial Times. Citing the Financial Times and its sources, Business Insider reports that the private equity funds that own Albertsons, including Cerberus Capital Management, “have held talks with bankers regarding a takeover of Whole Foods.” Earlier this month, it was announced […]